What is the first step in simplifying the expression -5x2(4x3 - x2)2 ?
O Distribute -5x?
Square 4x - x2
Subtract 4x3 - 2

Square 4x³ - x²

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the expression -5x²(4x³ - x²)²

The first step in simplifying the expression is to open the parenthesis by taking the square of 4x³ - x² as shown;

-5x²(4x³ - x²)²

= -5x²[(4x³)²- 2x²(4x³) + (x²)²]

= -5x²[16x^6- 8x^5 + x^4]

Hence the correct answer is Square 4x³ - x²

none of the above.

for one of the equations to be used in the process, there has to be a term in the equation since squared is .

since there is only a term in the first equation, we cannot derive a from completing the square.

solving with completing the square

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