SOLUTION: please simplify (2-4X)exponent of 3

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Question 192608: please simplify (2-4X)exponent of 3
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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please simplify (2-4X)exponent of 3
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If you mean
%282-4x%29%5E3
= 8%2A%281-2x%29%5E3
From here it can be expanded, but not simplified.
"Simiplified" is a nebulous term, what one person considers simpler might not be considered simpler by another.
8%2A%281-2x%29%5E3 = 8%2A%281+-+2x+%2B+4x%5E2+-+8x%5E3%29
= 8+-+16x+%2B+32x%5E2+-64x%5E3
Which is simpler?