Question

The expression 4x^2 represents
O (4)(x)(x)
O (4x)(4x)
O (4)(x)(2)

Answer 1

4(x^2) = 4(x)(x)

Explanation:

This " ^ " symbol indicates exponentiation, but we are to raise only x, not 4, to the power 2:

4(x^2) = 4(x)(x) is correct. The other two possible answers are wrong.