When working with algebraic powers that have the same base, the rules of exponents tell us that:
$$x^a \cdot x^b = x^{a+b}$$
For example, $x^2 \cdot x^3 = (x \cdot x) \cdot (x \cdot x \cdot x) = x^5$. Instead of multiplying things out by hand, the CodeByMath computer has a built-in symbolic algebra engine.
The function algebra("...") simplifies and expands algebraic expressions, combining matching powers and like terms automatically.
algebra("x^2 * x^3")print(#)
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Notice that the argument to algebra() is passed inside quotation marks as a string.
Now you try.
Try multiplying $(x^5) \cdot (x^7)$ and $(y^3) \cdot (y^4)$ using algebra().
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