Question

1. lin says, \i took the number 8 and then multiplied it by the square of 3. select all the expressions that are equal to lins answer.

a) $3^2 \bullet 8$
b) $(3 \bullet 8)^2$
c) $2^3 \bullet 8$
d) $8 \bullet 3^2$
e) 72

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate Lin's answer

First find $3^2$, then multiply by 8.
$3^2 = 9$, so $8 \times 9 = 72$

Step2: Evaluate option a

Multiply $3^2$ by 8.
$3^2 \cdot 8 = 9 \times 8 = 72$

Step3: Evaluate option b

Square the product of 3 and 8.
$(3 \cdot 8)^2 = 24^2 = 576$

Step4: Evaluate option c

Multiply $2^3$ by 8.
$2^3 = 8$, so $8 \cdot 8 = 64$

Step5: Evaluate option d

Multiply 8 by $3^2$.
$8 \cdot 3^2 = 8 \times 9 = 72$

Step6: Evaluate option e

The value is directly given as 72.
$72 = 72$

Answer:

a) $3^2 \bullet 8$, d) $8 \bullet 3^2$, e) 72