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How do you simplify #3x(4x^4-5x) #?

Answer 1

Ethan Adkins

#3x(4x^2-5x)=12x^5-15x^2#

#3x(4x^2-5x)#

Distribute the #3x#.

#3x*4x^4-3x*5x#

Make it simple.

#12x^5-3x*5x#

Make it simple.

#12x^5-15x^2#

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Answer 2

Jameson Allen

To simplify 3x(4x^4 - 5x), you distribute the 3x to both terms inside the parentheses:

3x * 4x^4 = 12x^5 3x * (-5x) = -15x^2

So, the simplified expression is: 12x^5 - 15x^2.

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