Multiply coefficients: To simplify the expression, we need to multiply the coefficients (numerical values) and apply the exponent rules to the variables.−12 multiplied by 2 gives us −24.
Apply exponent rules: Now we apply the exponent rules to the variables. When multiplying variables with the same base, we add the exponents.For x, we have x2 multiplied by x, which gives us x2+1 or x3.For y, we have y4 multiplied by y, which gives us y4+1 or y5.
Combine coefficient and variables: Combining the coefficient and the variables, we get the simplified expression: −24x3y5.
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