MHB Applying the laws of exponents

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The discussion focuses on verifying answers related to simplifying expressions using the laws of exponents. For the first problem, the participant simplifies (5x^3yz^2)^2(-3x^3y^4z) and arrives at -75x^9y^6z^5, which is confirmed as correct. In the second problem, they simplify 8a^-2b^3c^4/18a^5b^-3c to get 4b^6c^3/9a^7, which is also validated as correct. The participant expresses a need for assistance due to a lack of real-life support for these math problems. Overall, both answers provided are confirmed to be accurate.
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Basically I don't know anyone in real life that can help me with this, so I need help checking to see if my answers are correct :)

PART A

7) Simplify (5x^3yz^2)^2(-3x^3y^4z)

My answer: -75x^9y^6z^5

8) Simplify the problem below using positive exponents only.

8a^-2b^3c^4
18a^5b^-3c

My Answer:
4b^6c^3
9a^7
 
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drop said:
Basically I don't know anyone in real life that can help me with this, so I need help checking to see if my answers are correct :)

PART A

7) Simplify (5x^3yz^2)^2(-3x^3y^4z)

My answer: -75x^9y^6z^5

8) Simplify the problem below using positive exponents only.

8a^-2b^3c^4
18a^5b^-3c

My Answer:
4b^6c^3
9a^7

Both correct.

I underlined your numerators there. :)
 

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