Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 5 - Section 5.2 - Multiplying Polynomials - Exercise Set - Page 360: 116

Answer

The statement doesn't make sense.

Work Step by Step

The product rule for exponent states that: When multiplying exponential expressions with the same base, add the exponents. Use this sum as the exponent of the common base. Therefore, When multiplying $x^7$ and $y^9.$ Since they don't have the same base, using the product rule for exponent doesn't make sense.
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