Trying to help my son! Please help on simplifying 3a squared x 4a and the method.
thanks

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Trying to help my son!  Please help on simplifying 3a squared x 4a and the method.
thanks

owlfred · Answer

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angela210793 · Answer

3a^2*4a?

anonymous · Answer

Sorry new to this and how to put on the computer. Can't find the right keys to use but yes I think as you have put it.

anonymous · Answer

it might b (3a^2)^2* 4a?

anonymous · Answer

u can use the equation button, ot put barckets to be more clear

anonymous · Answer

Ok I see the difficulty but still not sure what buttons to use sorry.  The question is 3asquared * 4a. No brackets.  I know this should be simple for some.

anonymous · Answer

$$3a ^{2}*4a=12a ^{3}$$

anonymous · Answer

3a^2*4a= 12a^3

anonymous · Answer

coefficient are multiplied and exponents are added

anonymous · Answer

So in my simple terms the answer is 12a cubed? He wasn't sure if it became cubed or squared and this was our problem.

anonymous · Answer

it is cubed

anonymous · Answer

cube is right

anonymous · Answer

jacobmridul posted it clearly and correctly

anonymous · Answer

Thank you all