Question

okay so if n=(-1)
what is 3n^2
would it be 3 x (-1)^2, as in the -1 is square
or is it
3 x (-1) and then square that???

Answer 1

it would be

3n^2

3(-1)^2 ... Replace n with -1

3(1)

3

So 3n^2 = 3 when n = -1

Answer 2

no you must do first brackets

Answer 3

So you first square -1 to get positive 1

Then you multiply

Answer 4

so u just square the -1? right?

Answer 5

the exponent only applies to the ones IN the parenthesis...always...

Answer 6

so yes..just square -1

Answer 7

ok thats what i thought

Answer 8

lgbasalolte is right

Answer 9

thank you