Break Down the Expression: Simplifying 4a²

Question

Break down the expression into basic terms:

4a2 4a^2

Step-by-Step Solution

To break down the expression 4a2 4a^2 into basic terms, we need to look at each factor:

4is a constant multiplier 4 \, \text{is a constant multiplier}

a2 a^2 means aa a \cdot a

Hence, 4a2 4a^2 is equivalent to 4aa 4 \cdot a \cdot a .

Answer

4aa 4\cdot a\cdot a