Algebra Examples

Simplify (-x^2)^2
(-x2)2
Step 1
Apply the product rule to -x2.
(-1)2(x2)2
Step 2
Raise -1 to the power of 2.
1(x2)2
Step 3
Multiply (x2)2 by 1.
(x2)2
Step 4
Multiply the exponents in (x2)2.
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Step 4.1
Apply the power rule and multiply exponents, (am)n=amn.
x22
Step 4.2
Multiply 2 by 2.
x4
x4
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