Question 1 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

Simplify [tex]\left(2 x^3 y\right)\left(3 x^4 y^2\right)[/tex].

A. [tex]5 x^7 y^3[/tex]
B. [tex]6 x^7 y^2[/tex]
C. [tex]6 x^7 y^3[/tex]



Answer :

To simplify the expression [tex]\(\left(2 x^3 y\right)\left(3 x^4 y^2\right)\)[/tex], we need to perform the multiplication step-by-step:

1. Multiply the coefficients:
[tex]\[ 2 \cdot 3 = 6 \][/tex]
The combined coefficient is [tex]\(6\)[/tex].

2. Multiply the powers of [tex]\(x\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ x^3 \cdot x^4 = x^{3+4} = x^7 \][/tex]
When multiplying like bases, add the exponents.

3. Multiply the powers of [tex]\(y\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ y \cdot y^2 = y^{1+2} = y^3 \][/tex]
Similarly, when multiplying like bases, add the exponents.

Putting it all together, the simplified expression is:
[tex]\[ 6 x^7 y^3 \][/tex]

So, the correct answer is:
[tex]\[ \boxed{6x^7 y^3} \][/tex]