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Advanced MathEasy–MediumMultiplying two monomials

Advanced Math practice question

Which expression is equivalent to (5x)(2x²)?

  1. A. 10x³Correct
  2. B. 10x²
  3. C. 7x³
  4. D. 10x

Answer: A. 10x³

Multiply the coefficients and add the exponents: 10x¹⁺².

Why the other answers are wrong

B. 10x²
The exponents add to 3, not 2.
C. 7x³
The coefficients multiply to 10, not 7.
D. 10x
The x's must be multiplied too.

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