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OpenStudy (anonymous):

(-x)^4+9(-x)^2-4

OpenStudy (dumbcow):

that can be simplified to: x^4 +9x^2 -4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Please explain?

OpenStudy (dumbcow):

(-2)^4 = (-2)(-2)(-2)(-2) = 2^4 = 16 when there are even num of neg signs it always becomes positive

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okie-dokie :) thank you

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