No, 3 times x squared is not equivalent to "three x squared" in expanded form.
When we say "3 times x squared," we mean that x squared is being multiplied by 3. In expanded form, this would be written as 3x^2, which indicates that x squared is being multiplied by 3.
On the other hand, "three x squared" implies that x squared is being multiplied by 3, which is also represented as 3x^2.
So, both expressions "3 times x squared" and "three x squared" are equivalent and represent 3x^2 in expanded form.
