SOLUTION: I'm having a brain freeze...The problem is g(x)= 2x^2 + 5x -2, g(4). My question is, when solving, do I multiply 2x4, then ^2, or do I 4^2, then multiply that answer by 2?? Simpl

SOLUTION: I'm having a brain freeze...The problem is g(x)= 2x^2 + 5x -2, g(4). My question is, when solving, do I multiply 2x4, then ^2, or do I 4^2, then multiply that answer by 2?? Simpl

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Question 259854: I'm having a brain freeze...The problem is g(x)= 2x^2 + 5x -2, g(4). My question is, when solving, do I multiply 2x4, then ^2, or do I 4^2, then multiply that answer by 2?? Simple question, but I really can't remember. Thanks!!
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4^2 ___ the exponent goes with the quantity immediately preceding it
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