SOLUTION: I have tried to work this problem. (-2x) 3rd power times (-x squared) I got -2x times -2x times -2x times x squared=-8x fifth power Is that correct?

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Question 69308: I have tried to work this problem.
(-2x) 3rd power times (-x squared)
I got -2x times -2x times -2x times x squared=-8x fifth power
Is that correct?
Answer by ptaylor(2198) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
GREAT JOB!!!!! I THINK YOU NAILED THIS ONE---SEE MY COMMENT BELOW

%28%28-2x%29%5E3%29%28%28-x%29%5E2%29%29 and this equals

%28-8x%5E3%29%28%2Bx%5E2%29 which equals
-8x%5E5
Now the only question that I have:
Is it -%28x%29%5E2 or %28-x%29%5E2 . I'm sure you can see the difference

Hope this helps----ptaylor