How do you write a verbal expression for the algebraic expression: 2b^2?

1 Answer
May 23, 2016

The answer could be for example: 2 times b squared.

Explanation:

To describe such mathematical expression you have to look for the correct names of all actions present in it. This expression consists of:

  • multiplying by 2 which can be expressed as: "2 times"

  • raising to the second power which is called "squaring a number"

So together you get the answer: "2 times b squared"