Question

Simplify (-2x^3y)^5 without the parentheses

Answer 1

(-2x^3y)^5 = (-2)^5 (x^3)^5 (y)^5

= -32 x^15 y^5

1. Apply the 5 to each factor.

2. Simplify each piece. On (x^3)^5, you multiply the 3 and 5.