How do you evaluate #12( 2\cdot 10^ { 2} )#?

1 Answer
Oct 30, 2017

#2400#

Explanation:

Within parentheses, do the exponent first.

#12(2 cdot 10^2)#

#12(2 cdot 100)#

Next, within the parentheses, do multiplication.

#12(2 cdot 100)#

#12(200)#

Now, all that is left is multiplication outside of the parentheses.

#12 xx 200 = 2400#

Final Answer