Question

Please help (-2x^2)^3*3x

Answer 1

−24x^7

Explanation:

Rewrite using the commutative property of multiplication.

3 (−2x2)^3x

Apply the product rule to −2x^2.

3 ((−2)^3(x^2)^3) x

Raise −2 to the power of 3.

3(−8(x^2)^3)x

Multiply the exponents in (x^2)3.

3(−8x^6)x

Multiply x^6 by x by adding the exponents.

3 (−8x^7)

Multiply −8 by 3.

−24x^7

Answer 2

-24x^7

Explanation:

(-2x^2)^3*3x =

-2x²*-2x²*-2x²*3x ( when multiply add the exponents)

= -8x^6*3x

= -24x^7