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Don G
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Don G asked in Science & MathematicsMathematics · 1 decade ago

Does (3x^2)=(3)(x^2) or (3x)^2?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    3x^2 = (3)(x^2).......The 2 is related to the x only.

  • ?
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    its the middle one, the 3x^2 means that the x is squared not the three

  • Red Rose
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    (3x^2) = (3)(x^2).

    (3x)^2 = 9x^2

    Source(s): I teach maths
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    (3x^2)=(3)(x^2)

    (3)(x^2)=3*x^2=3x^2

    (3x)^2=3x*3x=9x^2

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