College

Simplify this expression: [tex]9x(5x^2)[/tex]

A. [tex]14x^2[/tex]
B. [tex]14x^3[/tex]
C. [tex]45x^2[/tex]
D. [tex]45x^3[/tex]

Answer :

To simplify the expression
$$9x \cdot (5x^2),$$
follow these steps:

1. Multiply the numerical coefficients:
$$9 \cdot 5 = 45.$$

2. Multiply the variable parts by adding the exponents. Note that $x$ is equivalent to $x^1$, so:
$$x^1 \cdot x^2 = x^{1+2} = x^3.$$

3. Combine the results:
$$45 \cdot x^3 = 45x^3.$$

Thus, the simplified expression is
$$45x^3.$$

The correct answer is D: $45x^3$.