First group the coefficients and variables.
\(5r3)(4r4) = ( 5 · 4) (r3 · r4)
\= (20) (r3 · r4) (Multiply: 5 · 4 = )
\Since base is common, apply the product of powers property: am · an = am + n.
\= (20) (r3 + 4)
\= 20r7 (Add exponents: 3 + 4 = 7)
\Product of (5r3)(4r4) is 20r7.
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