Why Do mω²xa and 2kxa Both Act in Normal Modes Oscillations?

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I am not sure if i get this part of a book i am using:

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Why are the mwo²xa acting too? Is not 2kxa enough?
 
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Ignore it, i made a confusion :P need to sleep.