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which expression is equivalent to \\((4y^2)^3(3y^2)\\)? * \\(12y^8\\) *…

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which expression is equivalent to \\((4y^2)^3(3y^2)\\)?

  • \\(12y^8\\)
  • \\(12y^{12}\\)
  • \\(192y^8\\)
  • \\(192y^{12}\\)

Explanation:

Apply power of a product rule

$$ (4y^2)^3 = 4^3 \cdot (y^2)^3 = 64y^6 $$

Multiply the simplified terms

$$ (64y^6)(3y^2) = (64 \cdot 3)(y^6 \cdot y^2) $$

Simplify coefficients and exponents

$$ 192y^{6+2} = 192y^8 $$

Answer:

  • (A) \(12y^8\)
  • (B) \(12y^{12}\)
  • (C) \(192y^8\) (Correct answer)
  • (D) \(192y^{12}\)