SOLUTION: 3x^(1/2)times(x+Y) please help me with this one. I'm totally lost. Thanks

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Question 148093: 3x^(1/2)times(x+Y)
please help me with this one. I'm totally lost. Thanks
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x%5E%281%2F2%29%2A%28x%2By%29 Start with the given expression.


3%2Asqrt%28x%29%2A%28x%2By%29 Rewrite 3x%5E%281%2F2%29 as 3%2Asqrt%28x%29


3%2Asqrt%28x%29%2Ax%2B3%2Asqrt%28x%29%2Ay Distribute.


3x%2Asqrt%28x%29%2B3y%2Asqrt%28x%29 Rearrange the terms.