Question

simplify. express your answer using positive exponents.
(7p)(6p)

Explanation:

Step1: Group constants and variables

$(7 \times 6) \times (p \times p)$

Step2: Multiply the constants

$7 \times 6 = 42$

Step3: Multiply the variables (add exponents)

$p \times p = p^{1+1} = p^2$

Step4: Combine the results

$42 \times p^2$

Answer:

$42p^2$