Chapter SH, Problem 7.1.9EP

To determine

The expression in a simplified form.

Answer to Problem 7.1.9EP

  $-15m^4{p}^4$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The given expression is:

  $\left(-3m{p}^2\right)\left(5m^3{p}^2\right)$

Calculation:

The expression in a simplified form will be:

  $\begin{array}{l}=\left(-3m{p}^2\right)\left(5m^3{p}^2\right)\\ =\left(-3\right)\left(5\right)m^{1+3}{p}^{2+2}\\ =-15m^4{p}^4\end{array}$