SOLUTION: How would I write the following so the coefficient is in front? 1. (3y)8 2. 3(4b)

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Question 1160143: How would I write the following so the coefficient is in front?
1. (3y)8
2. 3(4b)
Found 3 solutions by Boreal, MowMow, ikleyn:
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply the coefficients together and put them first
24y
The other is 12b

Answer by MowMow(42) About Me  (Show Source):
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1. (3y)8 = (3^8)y^8 = 6561y^8

2. 3(4b) = 12b

Answer by ikleyn(52786) About Me  (Show Source):
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How would I write the following so the coefficient is in front?
1. (3y)8
2. 3(4b)
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The answer (1) in the post by @MowMow is INCORRECT.

The correct answer to (1) is (3*8)*y = 24y.