To interpret the equation \( x^8 = 3(x + 4)^2 \) using grouping symbols and identify which expression represents a product, we can rewrite it with clear grouping symbols.
The equation can be read as:
- On the left side, we have \( x^8 \).
- On the right side, we have \( 3 \times (x + 4)^2 \).
In this case, the expression \( 3(x + 4)^2 \) represents a product because it consists of two parts being multiplied: \( 3 \) and \( (x + 4)^2 \).
Thus, the expression that represents a product in the equation is:
- \( 3(x + 4)^2 \).
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