Precalculus (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 013421742X
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Chapter R - Review of Basic Concepts - R.3 Polynomials - R.3 Exercises - Page 32: 25

Answer

$-216x^6$

Work Step by Step

RECALL: (1) $(ab)^m=a^mb^m$ (2) $(a^m)^n=a^{mn}$ Use rule (1) above to obtain: $=(-6)^3(x^2)^3 \\=-6(-6)(-6)(x^2)^3 \\=-216(x^2)^3$ Use rule (2) above to obtain: $=-216(x^{2(3)}) \\=-216x^6$
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