SOLUTION: My question is -x^2 (or negative x squared). If x=6, is the answer -36? How about -3x^2 (or negative 3 x squared). If x=6, is the answer -108?

Question 159389: My question is -x^2 (or negative x squared). If x=6, is the answer -36?
How about -3x^2 (or negative 3 x squared). If x=6, is the answer -108?
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, checkley77:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Parenthesis make the difference.
-x^2 means -x*x
But (-x)^2 = (-x)(-x) = x^2
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Use those rules to solve your problems.
Cheers,
Stan H.
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-x^2 WHEN x=6
-(6)^2=-36
(-6)^2=36
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-3x^2=-3*6^2=-3*36=-108
-(3x)^2=-(3*6)^2=-(18)^2=-324
(-3x)^2=(-3*6)^2=-18^2=324
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