# The simplified value of the expression x ( x − x ) .

### Precalculus: Mathematics for Calcu...

6th Edition
Stewart + 5 others
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9780840068071

### Precalculus: Mathematics for Calcu...

6th Edition
Stewart + 5 others
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9780840068071

#### Solutions

Chapter 1.3, Problem 49E
To determine

Expert Solution

## Answer to Problem 49E

The value of the expression x(xx) is 2x35x2x+1 .

### Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The expression x(xx) .

Formula used:

To multiply two polynomial expressions, first multiply each term of first polynomial by second polynomial and then add the results. This property is known as distributive property, which is mathematically expressed as,

Calculation:

Consider the given expression x(xx) .

Recall that to multiply two polynomial expressions, first multiply each term of first polynomial by second polynomial and then add the results. This property is known as distributive property, which is mathematically expressed as,