Question

Simplify the product:5a^2(3a^4 + 2)

Answer 1

The product of two terms means you multiply both expressions, and in this question that means,

5a² x 3a⁴ + 2

The term 5a² multiplies the other expression in the parenthesis and you now have

(5a²*3a⁴) + (5a²*2)

²

⁴

⁶