Question

Which of the interpretations for the given expression is correct 5(3x-4)^2

a. the difference of 5, 3x, and 4 squaredb) the quotient of 5 and the square of 3x - 4c) the product of 5 and the square of 3x - 4d) the product of 5 and the difference of 3x and 4 squared?

Answer 1

c) the product of 5 and the square of 3x - 4

Explanation:

5(3x-4)²

The expression in parentheses is 3x-4. The exponent outside it means it is squared.

This makes the entire problem the product of 5 and the square of 3x-4.