Question

question
use multiplication to expand the expression below. then compute and/or simplify.
\\((4b)^3\\)

answer attempt 1 out of 2

press the \\(\cdot\\) button or type the * symbol on your keyboard to represent multiplication. using \\(\times\\) for multiplication is inappropriate when \\(x\\) may be used as a variable. for the answer, type the base, then use the \\(a^b\\) button or type the ^ symbol for an exponent.
expanded form:

answer:
\\(a^b\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the exponent

$(4b)^3 = 4b * 4b * 4b$

Step2: Group constants and variables

$= (4*4*4) * (b*b*b)$

Step3: Calculate constant product

$4*4*4 = 64$

Step4: Simplify variable exponent

$b*b*b = b^3$

Step5: Combine results

$= 64b^3$

Answer:

Expanded Form: $4b * 4b * 4b$