SOLUTION: Multiply. (-4x)^2 (2x^3)^3 I'm getting confused with what looks to me to be extra exponents. How would I solve this?

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Question 133106: Multiply.
(-4x)^2 (2x^3)^3
I'm getting confused with what looks to me to be extra exponents. How would I solve this?

Answer by xUser(1) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Take the negative sign out of the product
(-4x)^2(2x^3)^3
The power of product equals the product of powers
= 16x^2 8x^9
= 128x^2 x^9
= 128x^11
your answer is 128x^11