SOLUTION: How would I simplify (ab^3)(a^3b)? This is what I have so far, (a3b3)(a3b). Am I on the right track?

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Question 940318: How would I simplify (ab^3)(a^3b)?
This is what I have so far, (a3b3)(a3b). Am I on the right track?
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28ab%5E3%29%28a%5E3b%29 ...to simplify, first multiply like terms
This (a3b3)(a3b) is not correct, you have exponents and there is a rule how to multiply them:
when you are multiplying exponents,and the bases are the same,
you ADD the exponents: