SOLUTION: How do I multiply 4xy3 * 2x2y * 5xy2? the 3 by y is small, and both 2's by the y's are small meaning times that number. I'm so lost could anyone help me solve this problem?

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Question 81691: How do I multiply 4xy3 * 2x2y * 5xy2? the 3 by y is small, and both 2's by the y's are small meaning times that number. I'm so lost could anyone help me solve this problem?

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Assume you mean:
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4xy%5E3+%2A+2x%5E2y+%2A+5xy%5E2 =
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Remember, you add the exponents of like terms and multiply the numerals;
The numerals 4 * 2 * 5 = 20
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Add the exponents
20 * x%5E%281%2B2%2B1%29+%2A+y%5E%283%2B1%2B2%29 = 20x%5E4y%5E6 is the result
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