Question

if I have (-3ab)(3ab)squared, do I first multiply the -3ab by 3ab then square the answer?

Answer 1

Multiply the 3 and -3 first
Then the a's
Then the b's

You get:

-9a^2b^2

Answer 2

no, you square first, then multiply. I assume you're saying:\[(-3ab)(3ab)^2\]