Question

question
fully simplify.
$-3x^{3}y^{2}(12y^{4})$
answer attempt 1 out of 2

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply the coefficients

$-3 \times 12 = -36$

Step2: Combine like variable terms

$x^3 \times y^2 \times y^4 = x^3 y^{2+4} = x^3 y^6$

Step3: Combine results

Multiply the coefficient result with the variable result.

Answer:

$-36x^3y^6$