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factor-2x+(-x^2)

Solution

factor

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

Solution

- x (x + 2)

Solution steps

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

Remove parentheses:

(- a) = - a

= - 2 x - x^{2}

Apply exponent rule:

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

x^{2} = xx

= - xx - 2 x

Factor out common term

- x

= - x (x + 2)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is factor-2x+(-x^2) ?
The solution to factor-2x+(-x^2) is -x(x+2)