Question 24 • AZ-Common Core Algebra II A
Interpret the expression as \((-2x^3)^2 \cdot y \cdot y^9\). Squaring gives x^6, since (-2)^2=4 and (x^3)^2=x^6. Then add the exponents of the matching y factors: y^1\cdot y^9=y^{10}. The result is 4x^6y^{10}, choice C.
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