Use the grouping symbols to interpret the following equation: x8=3(x+4)2 . Which expression in the equation represents a product?(1 point)

Question

Responses

3(x+4)
3 left parenthesis x plus 4 right parenthesis

3(x+4)2
Start Fraction 3 left parenthesis x plus 4 right parenthesis over 2 End Fraction

x8
Start Fraction x over 8 End Fraction

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Answer 1

In the equation \( x^8 = 3(x + 4)^2 \), the expression that represents a product is:

3(x + 4)

This is because it involves the multiplication of the constants and the expression inside the parentheses.

The expression \( 3(x + 4)^2 \) also represents a product, but since the question specifies just one expression in the equation, \( 3(x + 4) \) is more straightforward as it shows the multiplicative relationship without the exponent.

So, the correct response is:

3(x + 4)