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so it is x^2 * y * (xy)^6
distribute the ^6
x^2 * y * x^6 * y^6
with exponents you add
x^2 * x^6 =x^8
y * y^6 = y^7
you cant simplify different variables so
x^8 * y^7 is the answer
so it is x^2 * y * (xy)^6
distribute the ^6
x^2 * y * x^6 * y^6
with exponents you add
x^2 * x^6 =x^8
y * y^6 = y^7
you cant simplify different variables so
x^8 * y^7 is the answer