SOLUTION: Is this equation correct: (x y)^3 = x y^3 ? Explain why. If it is correct, how can you prove this? If it is incorrect, what should be done to make it right

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Question 584060: Is this equation correct: (x y)^3 = x y^3 ? Explain why. If it is correct, how can you prove this? If it is incorrect, what should be done to make it right
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No. means cube everything inside the parentheses, but only has the factor cubed. to fix.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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