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2a^{4}\left(-4\right)+\left(-3a^{2}\right)^{2}
To multiply powers of the same base, add their exponents. Add 1 and 3 to get 4.
-8a^{4}+\left(-3a^{2}\right)^{2}
Multiply 2 and -4 to get -8.
-8a^{4}+\left(-3\right)^{2}\left(a^{2}\right)^{2}
Expand \left(-3a^{2}\right)^{2}.
-8a^{4}+\left(-3\right)^{2}a^{4}
To raise a power to another power, multiply the exponents. Multiply 2 and 2 to get 4.
-8a^{4}+9a^{4}
Calculate -3 to the power of 2 and get 9.
a^{4}
Combine -8a^{4} and 9a^{4} to get a^{4}.
2a^{4}\left(-4\right)+\left(-3a^{2}\right)^{2}
To multiply powers of the same base, add their exponents. Add 1 and 3 to get 4.
-8a^{4}+\left(-3a^{2}\right)^{2}
Multiply 2 and -4 to get -8.
-8a^{4}+\left(-3\right)^{2}\left(a^{2}\right)^{2}
Expand \left(-3a^{2}\right)^{2}.
-8a^{4}+\left(-3\right)^{2}a^{4}
To raise a power to another power, multiply the exponents. Multiply 2 and 2 to get 4.
-8a^{4}+9a^{4}
Calculate -3 to the power of 2 and get 9.
a^{4}
Combine -8a^{4} and 9a^{4} to get a^{4}.
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