Question

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?

Answer 1

We have to*

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

Yep.

Answer 6

Did you respond to Calcmathlete or me AccessDenied?

Answer 7

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

Answer 8

Thanks guys

Answer 9

You're welcome. :)