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simplify x^2*(-x)

Solution

simplify

x^{2} \cdot (- x)

Solution

- x^{3}

Solution steps

x^{2} (- x)

Apply rule:

a (- b) = - ab

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

= - x^{2} x

Apply exponent rule:

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

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

= - x^{2 + 1}

Add the numbers:

2 + 1 = 3

= - x^{3}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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