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Ch. R - Algebra Review
Lial - Trigonometry 12th Edition
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Capitolo 1, Problema R.3.17

Simplify each expression. See Example 1. (-3m⁴) (6m²) (-4m⁵)

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Identify the coefficients (numerical parts) and the variables with their exponents separately in the expression \((-3m^{4})(6m^{2})(-4m^{5})\).
Multiply the coefficients together: \(-3 \times 6 \times -4\). Remember that multiplying two negative numbers results in a positive number.
Apply the product rule of exponents for the variable \(m\): when multiplying like bases, add their exponents. So, add the exponents \(4 + 2 + 5\).
Combine the results from the coefficient multiplication and the variable with the new exponent to write the simplified expression in the form \(a m^{b}\), where \(a\) is the product of coefficients and \(b\) is the sum of exponents.
Double-check the signs and exponents to ensure the expression is fully simplified and correctly written.

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