SOLUTION: how would i solve this problem plese explain? {{{(3y^5)(y^3)}}}

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Question 23471: how would i solve this problem plese explain?
%283y%5E5%29%28y%5E3%29
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You would apply the "product of powers" which states:
%28x%5Ea%29%28x%5Eb%29+=+x%5E%28a%2Bb%29
Or, in words:
"To multiply two powers that have the same base, add the exponents"
%283y%5E5%29%28y%5E3%29+=+3y%5E%285%2B3%29 = 3y%5E8