SOLUTION: Simplify: (-5a^2)(-6b^3)^2 I am getting a horrible grade in algebra and I REALLY REALLY NEED HELP!!!!!

Question 742012: Simplify: (-5a^2)(-6b^3)^2
I am getting a horrible grade in algebra and I REALLY REALLY NEED HELP!!!!!
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ankor@dixie-net.com:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Exponentiation first. the 'a' is already taken care. The b is part of a grouped expression which itself is to be exponentiated. Work first with the -6b^3, which is given an exponent of 2.

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Now you can partly simplify the given expression:

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Since all numbers, exponentiated and not, are present as factors, take advantage of associative property of multiplication - in fact no grouping symbols needed further, so,...
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Take advantage of commutative property of multiplication, and get...
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Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify:
Square what is in the 2nd bracket (mult exponents, 6 has an assumed exponent of 1)

which is
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