Question

How do you simplify the expression `(y^9)(2y^2)^3`?

Answer 1

`8y^15`

Explanation:

`(y^9)(2y^2)^3`

`=y^9xx8y^6`

`=8y^15`

• TIP) `x^mxxx^n=x^(m+n)`
• TIP) `(x^m)^n=x^(mn)`

Answer 2

The answer is `8*y^15`

Explanation:

`(y^9).(2y^2)^3=(y)^9.(2y^2)^3=8*(y)^9*(y)^6=8*y^15`