Question

1/2ab•(-a^2b) simplified

Answer 1

(-a^3 b^2)/2

Explanation:

Simplify the following:

(-a b a^2 b)/2

(a b (-a^2) b)/2 = (a^(1 + 2) b^2 (-1))/2:

(-a^(1 + 2) b^2)/2

1 + 2 = 3:

Answer: (-a^3 b^2)/2