Use the Definition of Exponent and the Addition Law of Exponents

question 5

Multiple Choice

Use the definition of exponent and the addition law of exponents to multiply the algebraic expression. $$2 s ^ { 4 } \left( - 2 s ^ { 3 } \right) \left( - 3 s ^ { 2 } \right)$$

• A) \(- 12 s ^ { 24 }\)
• B) \(( 12 s ) ^ { 9 }\)
• C) \(75 ^ { 9 }\)
• D) \(12 s ^ { 9 }\)
• E) \(12 s ^ { 24 }\)

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