Which expression is equivalent to this polynomial expression?
(2x^5 + 3y^4)(-4x^2 + 9y^4)

Answer:
A. -8x⁷ + 18x⁵y⁵ - 12x²y⁴ + 27y⁸
Step-by-step explanation:
Given:
(2x⁵ + 3y⁴)(-4x² + 9y⁴)
Required:
Find an equivalent polynomial
Solution:
(2x⁵ + 3y⁴)(-4x² + 9y⁴)
Using distributive property of multiplication
2x⁵(-4x² + 9y⁴) + 3y⁴(-4x² + 9y⁴)
-8x⁷ + 18x⁵y⁴ - 12x²y⁴ + 27y⁸
There are no like terms to add or combine, therefore:
(2x⁵ + 3y⁴)(-4x² + 9y⁴) = -8x⁷ + 18x⁵y⁵ - 12x²y⁴ + 27y⁸
Answer:
-8x^7 + 18x^5y^5 - 12x^2y^4 + 27y^8
Step-by-step explanation:
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