SOLUTION: what is the simplified form of 2(xy)^3 a. 2x^3y b. 2x^3y^3 c. 2xy^3 d. 8x^3y^3

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Question 86540: what is the simplified form of 2(xy)^3
a. 2x^3y
b. 2x^3y^3
c. 2xy^3
d. 8x^3y^3
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(xy)^3 [use the order of operations (PEMDAS)]
2(x^3y^3)[distribute the exponents within the parenthesis]
2x^3y^3 [simplify as much as possible]