Question

For

5(x − 4)2,
the order of operations requires that we multiply
(x − 4)(x − 4)
before multiplying by the numerical coefficient 5. Use the order of operations in this exercise. (Simplify your answer completely.)


2(x + 3)2

Answer 1

5(x − 4)^2

5(x - 4)(x - 4)

5(x^2 - 8x + 16)

5x^2 - 40x + 80

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