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30 June, 18:59

Which values make this equation true?

(5x^7 y^2) (-4x^4 y^5) = -20x^a y^b

A.) a=11, b=7

B.) a=11, b=10

C.) a=28, b=7

D.) a=28, b=10

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  1. 30 June, 19:07
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    When multiplying terms with exponents, just add the exponents together.

    You have x^7 and x^4, so 7 + 4 = 11

    Y^2 and Y^5 = 2+5 = 7

    so it would be - 20x^11 y^7

    The answer is A.) a=11, b=7
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