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OpenStudy (anonymous):

In the question -3x^2 (4x+5) Does the 5 need to be multiplied by the -3x^2? The ^ sign means to the power of a number.

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

Exactly 3x^2 means 3x squared and it looks like this \(\Large 3x^2\)

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

and yes, you distribute by multiplying -3x^2 by 4x and -3x^2 by 5. Then you add up the products

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks. I just needed the last one.

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

ok great

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