SOLUTION: Hi, I need to graph -x Squared and (-x) squared, with the substition for x being; 2, 0, -1, and -3 and i was wondering what is the difference between -x squared and (-x) squared.

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Question 102254This question is from textbook MATHEMATICS 1 Algebra CPM Volume 1 Units 0-6
: Hi,
I need to graph -x Squared and (-x) squared, with the substition for x being; 2, 0, -1, and -3 and i was wondering what is the difference between -x squared and (-x) squared. This question is from textbook MATHEMATICS 1 Algebra CPM Volume 1 Units 0-6

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
what is the difference between -x squared and (-x) squared.
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Try it with a number:
Let x=2
-2^2 = -4
but
(-2)^2 =+4
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Graphing y = -x^2 you get:
graph%28400%2C300%2C-10%2C10%2C-10%2C10%2C-x%5E2%29
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Graphing y = (-x)^2 you get:
graph%28400%2C300%2C-10%2C10%2C-10%2C10%2C%28-x%29%5E2%29
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Cheers,
Stan H.