SOLUTION: Is this equation correct: (x y)^3 = x y^3 ? Explain why. If it is correct, how can you prove this? If it is incorrect, what should be done to make it right?

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Question 492004: Is this equation correct: (x y)^3 = x y^3 ? Explain why. If it is correct, how can you prove this? If it is incorrect, what should be done to make it right?
Answer by ptth176(50)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

this equation isn't correct
(xy)^3=x^3 multiply y^3 is different x multiply y^3

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