SOLUTION: how do you write -s^3(-2t)^5 in expanded form

Algebra ->  Exponents -> SOLUTION: how do you write -s^3(-2t)^5 in expanded form      Log On


   

Question 651738: how do you write -s^3(-2t)^5 in expanded form
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-s^3(-2t)^5

-s^3(-2)^5*(t)^5

-s^3*(-32)*t^5

(-1)*(-32)*s^3*t^5

32s^3t^5

So the final answer is 32s^3t^5