Question

Do I multiply a number outside parentheses with just the numerical coefficient inside, or do I also multiply it by the variable exponent inside as well?

Answer 1

can you provide an example?

Answer 2

(2x^4)3

Answer 3

if i see it right, you simply multiply it to each "term". the terms are set apart by + or - operators

Answer 4

(2x^4) represents a single number.

3(2x^4) means:

2x^4
+2x^4
+2x^4
------
6x^4

Answer 5

k thanks...freaking out and making this too hard on myself..:P

Answer 6

yep :) just breathe