SOLUTION: Could someone help me explain: why x times x is equal to x squared not 2x. Thank you

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Question 119611: Could someone help me explain: why x times x is equal to x squared not 2x. Thank you
Answer by benbjlin(6) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x is the equivalent of 2*x or (x + x) which can be factor to look like x*(1+1) which gives you 2*x
x^2 means x*x by definition