Question

Evaluate the expression (ab)2 for a = 4 and b = 3. 36 24 81 144

Answer 1

THE ANSWER IS 24

A and b are in parenthesis and there is no sign next to them, so you automatically have to multiply.

Answer 2

If that is supposed to be ab^2 then:

First you multiply 4 and 3 to get 12.

Then you multiply 12 by itself to get 144.

If it is supposed to be 2ab then:

First multiply 4 and 3 to get 12.

Then multiply 12 and 2 to get 24.