Question

multiply.

\\ -2n^7 \cdot 3n^6 \\

\\ -2n^7 \cdot 3n^6 = \quad \text{(simplify your answer.)} \\

Explanation:

Group coefficients and variables

$$ -2n^7 \cdot 3n^6 = (-2 \cdot 3) \cdot (n^7 \cdot n^6) $$

Multiply coefficients

$$ -2 \cdot 3 = -6 $$

Apply product rule for exponents

$$ n^7 \cdot n^6 = n^{7+6} = n^{13} $$

Answer:

\(-2n^7 \cdot 3n^6 =\) <blank>\(-6n^{13}\)</blank>