Question

How do I simplify -2x^2(-3x)^2?

Answer 1

First work out what inside the bracket, (-3x)^2 which is 9x^2 then its just -2x^2 multiplied by 9x^2 which gives -18x^4 because the powers on the x just add.

Answer 2

Awesome!

Answer 3

how do i simplify? not how do i simply?

Answer 4

oh yea my bad this isnt english

Answer 5

How about this one -2x^2(-5x)^2

Answer 6

It's the exact same method

Answer 7

So the answer should be (25x^2) times -2x^2 which is -50x^4, right?

Answer 8

Correct!

Answer 9

I appreciate your time and expertise, thank!