Question

Relatively easy one but I forgot how to solve;
-5(x+4)^2
The exponent is tripping me up

Answer 1

what do you mean "solve'
this is not an equation

Answer 2

*simplify

Answer 3

multiply?

Answer 4

(a+b)^2=a^2+2ab+b^2

Answer 5

\[-5(x+4)(x+4)\] would be the first step

Answer 6

-5*(x^2+8x+16)

Answer 7

it is not "solve' because it is not an equation
it is not "simplify" because there is not such mathematical operation as "simplify"
it means multiply, or write in standard form

Answer 8

-5x^2-40x-80

Answer 9

Man it's 2am and I'm just trying to study for exams. I understand that it's multiply. Sorry I'm a bit tired

Answer 10

ok

Answer 11

Thanks for the help!