Question

What value of c makes the statement true? -2x3(cx3 + x2) = -10x6 - 2x5

Answer 1

Answer:

c = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

Distribute the left side and compare like terms with the right side.

- 2x³(cx³ + x²) = - 2c$x^{6}$ - 2$x^{5}$

Compare to - 10$x^{6}$ - 2$x^{5}$

For the 2 sides to equate then

- 2c$x^{6}$ = - 10$x^{6}$

Hence c  = $\frac{-10}{-2}$ = 5