Question

(-2)2 - 4(-2)=

the answer on this review came up as 12 not -12 can someone explain this one to me?

Answer 1

\[(-2)^2-4\cdot(-2)\] or
\[(-2)\cdot2-4\cdot(-2)\]

Answer 2

-2 times 2-4 times -2

Answer 3

misprint (and where does -12 come into it?)

Answer 4

wow lol yea -12 shouldve been an idea but why isnt it 4?

Answer 5

-4+8 = 4