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simplify x*(-x^2)

Solution

simplify

x \cdot (- x^{2})

Solution

- x^{3}

Solution steps

x (- x^{2})

Apply rule:

a (- b) = - ab

x (- x^{2}) = - x x^{2}

= - x x^{2}

Apply exponent rule:

a^{b} \cdot a^{c} = a^{b + c}

x x^{2} = x^{1 + 2}

= - x^{1 + 2}

Add the numbers:

1 + 2 = 3

= - x^{3}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is x*(-x^2) ?
The solution to x*(-x^2) is -x^3