Question

simplify. express your answer using positive exponents. $2y^{6} \cdot 8y$

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply the coefficients

$2 \times 8 = 16$

Step2: Combine variable terms

$y^6 \cdot y = y^{6+1} = y^7$

Step3: Combine results

Multiply the coefficient product and variable product

Answer:

$16y^7$