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? asked in Science & MathematicsMathematics · 1 decade ago

2 x squared times negative 2x?

is it 4x^4?

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  • Engr. Ronald
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    (2x^2)(-2x)=-4x^3 answer//

    Source(s): http://www4a.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=(2x^2)*+(-2...
  • ?
    1 decade ago

    (2x)^2 x (-2x)^1= -4x^3

    use your index laws.

    2x rasied to the power of 2 is 4x, -2 raised to the (invisible) power of 1 is still -2x.

    add them together to get -4x^3.

  • S.S
    1 decade ago

    2x^2* -2x

    = -4x^3

    not 4x^4

  • Como
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    2 (x ²) (-2x) = - 4 x ³

  • Slypsteen
    1 decade ago

    = (2x)^2*( -2x)

    = (4x^2)*(-2x)

    =-8x^3

  • doubleospanky
    1 decade ago

    -4x^3

  • ?
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    (2x)²*-2x = -8x³

    2x²*-2x = -4x³

    What did you mean?

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