Thinking Time (c) - Algebra Worksheet 2

Is there a Difference? YES

X^2 = (X) x (X)

While 2X = (2) x (X)

Lets substitute X with 3.

Then, X^2 will be 3^3
3^3 =3 x 3 = 9

Then, 2X = (2)(3)
(2)(3) = 2x3 = 6

See the Difference?

9 > 6