Question

1. what does the term $3x \cdot 2x$ produce in the area model?

a. $6x$
b. $5x^2$
c. $6x^2$
d. $x^2$

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply coefficients

$3 \times 2 = 6$

Step2: Multiply variable terms

$x \times x = x^2$

Step3: Combine results

$6 \times x^2 = 6x^2$

Answer:

c. $6x^2$