Question

simplify the product
-p(8p^2+3p)

Answer 1

-p^2(8p + 3)

Answer 2

thats simpling it ????

Answer 3

There's no other way to simplify it

Answer 4

but isnt simplying is when yu have to multiply because i got -8p^2-3p^2

Answer 5

That's expansion by distributive property.

Answer 6

so dont distribute ? ugh . im confused . can you break it down for me

Answer 7

but then i have to write it in standard form too

Answer 8

Depends on what the question actually wants you to do. Usually examples of how to do these things are in your textbook.

Answer 9

I Tried Getting An Understanding of it but the question was :
Simplify The Product . Write In Standard Form
-p(8p^2+3p)

Answer 10

I cannot help you with this as it is not clear what to do. There's only two things you can do to a product. You can either factor it or expand it. Either way can be considered simplification.

If you want to simplify it so that it is just the product of two numbers, then -p^2(8p + 3) is correct.

If you want to simplify it so that it is just the addition of two terms, then
-8p^3 - 3p^2 is what you want.

Since it is not clear exactly which simplification is to be used, it is an ambiguous question from my point of view.

Answer 11

i Know Riqht But Thanks Anyway

Answer 12

I will check with an expert on this. Hold on.

Answer 13

ok

Answer 14

The expert agrees with me. Says to give both answers.

Answer 15

kk