Let's say we have f(x) = -x^2

We have square the number before we put the negative sign in front of the number we get right?

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Let's say we have f(x) = -x^2

We have square the number before we put the negative sign in front of the number we get right?

anonymous · Answer

We have to*

accessdenied · Answer

Yeah, when the ^2 is not outside any parentheses, you'd just square what was immediately next to it and then the negative is just multiplied to it.

anonymous · Answer

Can it be viewed as f(x) = -1*(x)^2

anonymous · Answer

Also note that for this kind of problem, the negative 1 isn't a part of x unless it's within parentheses. Also remember PEMDAS for order of operations. Exponents come before multiplicaton

accessdenied · Answer

Yep.

anonymous · Answer

Did you respond to Calcmathlete or me AccessDenied?

accessdenied · Answer

You, although what he said is correct as well.  :P

anonymous · Answer

Thanks guys

accessdenied · Answer

You're welcome.  :)