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OpenStudy (lisa2345):

Need help im stuck between two answers for number 1

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i might can help what is the question

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

I think its A or D for number 1

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

its polynomials

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think it is a not to sure

OpenStudy (anonymous):

gtg cya

OpenStudy (radar):

Learn how to make an "educated" guess. Do you know what -6 times a +3 is......do you know the rule for signs in multiplication?

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

-18

OpenStudy (radar):

If you are multiplying two numbers whose signs are different (one positive, one negative the resultant will be what sign?.

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

negative

OpenStudy (radar):

Yes, so that would rule out your choice D. Leaving now you with two choices A and B. Do you see that?

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

yes

OpenStudy (radar):

So we now look closer at A and B. what is x^2 times x They are both to the same base x, what is the rule for multiplication with the same base with exponents? Do you remember?

OpenStudy (radar):

We can also look at it as x^2 times x^1

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

x3?

OpenStudy (radar):

Absolutely, x^3 or x3\[x ^{3}\]

OpenStudy (radar):

Do we need to go any further?

OpenStudy (radar):

Is it A or B?

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

B

OpenStudy (radar):

A very educated guess, good luck with your studies.

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

I think 2 is b also

OpenStudy (radar):

Let me look at 2 for bit.

OpenStudy (radar):

I would agree also

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

No I think its a because i was suppose to multiply so 7 + 1 doesnt make sense

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

I think its A

OpenStudy (radar):

Yes, that 8 was a trick in case you forgot you were suppose to be multiplying and thought you were adding lol but B is correct 15 (5 x 3) x3 (x2 times x1 =x(2+1) for the y (4+2)

OpenStudy (radar):

The y is wrong in 2. A

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

where did the 3 come from?

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

I hope we're talking about this one lol

OpenStudy (radar):

\[x ^{2}\times x= x ^{(2+1)}=x ^{3}\]Do you see where the 3 came from now, Oh yes, I c u do

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

oooh lol

OpenStudy (radar):

No we are not talking about that one, I was referring to 2. in your first link.

OpenStudy (radar):

Oh Im sorry, it is number 3.

OpenStudy (radar):

Let me look at the real 2. lol

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

okay lol dont confuse me! haha

OpenStudy (radar):

A is incorrect because of a sign it should be a -14x

OpenStudy (radar):

Do you see the correct one now?

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

D?

OpenStudy (radar):

Correcto

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

Honestly I need help with all my questions lol

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

I wasnt in class for polynomials

OpenStudy (radar):

I think you will be able to work 4. Make an educated guess!

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

Can I do i first then show you my answer atleast?

OpenStudy (radar):

yes

OpenStudy (radar):

If you make an educated effort.

OpenStudy (radar):

I'm waiting.......

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

x times 4x is 4x^2 then x times 3 is 3x so is it 4x2- 3x ?

OpenStudy (radar):

Excellent.

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

and 5 is C?

OpenStudy (radar):

C is correct.

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

yaaay im smart lol

OpenStudy (radar):

Agree.

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

okay so im going to do 6 and tell you my answer

OpenStudy (radar):

waiting with bated breath lol

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

with 6 do i add the exponents or multiply them?

OpenStudy (radar):

In multiplication you add the exponents. You would only multiply exponents if you were raising it to a higher power. Like\[(x ^{3})^{2}=x ^{6}\]

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

okay I understand now im going to try to answer 6

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

its c again

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

I think

OpenStudy (radar):

Look real close at the 5x2 do you think that is right??

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

b

OpenStudy (radar):

That is a winner.....Good luck with your studies. Sorry you missed the class, but you are doing well on you own.

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

thank you so much ill try the rest of the test on my own

OpenStudy (radar):

Take it slow, watch out for signs and again good luck. I gotta go now and of course you're welcome.

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