Chapter 4.5, Problem 60E

To determine

To simplify the following expression $-3n^4·6n^3$

Answer to Problem 60E

  $-18n^7$

Explanation of Solution

Given information: Simplify $-3n^4·6n^3$

This answer shall be derived using the product of powers rule, wherein the exponents of a common base can be added during multiplication and subtracted during division.

Calculation:

Given, $-3n^4·6n^3$

  $=-3*6*n^{4+3}$ Here, the product on powers for ‘n’ is applicable

  $=-18n^7$ multiplying a negative number with a positive number gives a negative.

  $=-18n^7$ This is the simplified expression