Use multiplication to expand the expression below. Then compute and/or simplify.
left bracket, 3, x, right bracket, squared
(3x)
2
Answer
Attempt 1 out of 2
Press the dot⋅ button or type the * symbol on your keyboard to represent multiplication. Using times× for multiplication is inappropriate when xx may be used as a variable. For the answer, type the base, then use the a, to the power ba
b
button or type the ^ symbol for an exponent.
Expanded form:
Answer:
(3x)^2 = 3x * 3x = 9x^2
Answer: 9x^2