Question

suppose you multiplied the cereal box dimensions in a different order:
\\(v = (x)(4x + 3)(4x)\\)

first, \\((x)(4x + 3) =\\)

Explanation:

Distribute the monomial to each term

$$ (x)(4x + 3) = x \cdot 4x + x \cdot 3 $$

Simplify the terms using exponent rules

$$ 4x^2 + 3x $$

Answer:

Suppose you multiplied the cereal box dimensions in a different order:
\(V = (x)(4x+3)(4x)\)

First, \((x)(4x+3) =\) <blank>\(4x^2 + 3x\)</blank>