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OpenStudy (anonymous):

(-6p) ^2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[(-6p)^2=(-6)^2p^2=36p^2\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks, I always forget the simplicity of the (-) sign.. so it's (-6)(6) correct? not, (-6)(-6)?

OpenStudy (radar):

No. it is the last (-6)(-6) like signs results are positive.

OpenStudy (radar):

Hi The viper, I realize this question is closed, but it look like jenny4218 had a misconception.

OpenStudy (theviper):

yes sir right :)

OpenStudy (radar):

What you wrote is true. The original problem was:\[(-6p)^{2}=????\]

OpenStudy (theviper):

Oh I forgot brackets*

OpenStudy (theviper):

It's a good site for clearing concepts :) http://patrickjmt.com/

OpenStudy (radar):

Satellite73 explained it well.

OpenStudy (theviper):

yes @radar @satellite73 r very good members in OS :)

OpenStudy (radar):

I will check that link out @TheViper

OpenStudy (theviper):

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