Question

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.

Answer 1

Exactly

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

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

Thanks. I just needed the last one.

Answer 4

ok great