Question

Which of the interpretation for given expression is correct? 5(3x - 4)2
(The 2 is a exponent)

A. The product of 5 and the square of 3x - 4
B. The product of 5 and the difference of 3x and 4 squared
C. The difference of 5, 3x, and 4 squared
D. The quotient of 5 and the square of 3x - 4

Answer 1

The answer is x=0. Because 5+4=9 and 3^2 =9. So x just needs to be zero.

Answer 2

Answer:

B. The product of 5 and the difference of 3x and 4 squared

Step-by-step explanation:

$5(3x-4)^{2}$

first the difference 3x-4

second the square of the difference

third the product