SOLUTION: write this sentence in words (-x)^2 not equal to -x^2. Why are they not equivalent and please give an example to support the explanation!

Question 163275: write this sentence in words (-x)^2 not equal to -x^2. Why are they not equivalent and please give an example to support the explanation!
Answer by KnightOwlTutor(293) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
negative x squared is not equal to the negative of x squared. In the first case the negative number is squared and we know that (-)(-)=(+). In the second case the number is squared and then there is a negative sign in front. The example will be 2. (-2)(-2)=4 -2*2=-4.
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