Are the expressions (4x) ^2 and 4x^2 equal in value? How would you explain your answer?

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(4x) ^2=4x times 4x

4x^2=4 times x times x=4 (x^2)

(4x) ^2=16x^2

4x^2=4 (x^2)

values are not equal

(just for fun: 4x^2 = (2x) ^2)