Answer
False
Work Step by Step
RECALL:
$a^m \cdot a^n = a^{m+n}$
Use the rule above to obtain:
$\\=-x^{2+1+1}y^{1+3+1}
\\=-x^4y^5$
Thus, the given statement is false.
Elementary Algebra
by Kaufmann, Jerome; Schwitters, Karen;
Published by
Cengage Learning
ISBN 10:
1285194055
ISBN 13:
978-1-28519-405-9
Chapter 5 - Exponents and Polynomials - 5.2 - Multiplying Monomials - Concept Quiz 5.2 - Page 200: 9
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