Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 73 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do I distribute the exponent first or multiply in this equation: 2(x-3)^3 ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Exponent is first

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Order of Operations: Parenthesis, Exponents, Mult., Division,Addition, Subtraction.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so distribute the 2 then raise what's in the parentheses by 3?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

First expand and simplify (x-3)^3 and then you can distribute the 2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay thank you!

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Latest Questions
Bryce83: how do i block someone on here
12 seconds ago 3 Replies 1 Medal
velmalovesshaggy145: Any ideas for a new song?
9 minutes ago 0 Replies 0 Medals
Tsukage: Whos the best hokage (based off of personality)?
1 hour ago 21 Replies 1 Medal
velmalovesshaggy145: What do you want for Christmas?
1 hour ago 14 Replies 0 Medals
rose12345: helpp needed
4 hours ago 10 Replies 1 Medal
Aphmau: Hey yall tonight is my concert any advice
1 hour ago 10 Replies 0 Medals
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!