Question

Compute the following:
a) 10-3-12
b) 10-(3-12)
c) (-3)^2
d) -3^2
e) -5^2+3(-2)^2
f) -2^4
g) (-2)^5
h) -2^4

Answer 1

These are not negatives, the line is suppose to be near the top of the numbers but I couldn't figure out how to get it up there.

Answer 2

is the first one just subtraction?

Answer 3

yes

Answer 4

-5?

Answer 5

then its -5:)

Answer 6

19

Answer 7

9

Answer 8

37

Answer 9

16

Answer 10

-32

Answer 11

and it's -16 my bad. for h and f

Answer 12

What is that symbol called?

Answer 13

Well if the power to 2 is included then the negative sign disappears if it is and even power 2,4,6,8...etc. the minus sign is included it is still negative if it is a negative exponent

Answer 14

If i take all the actual values as you put them with the answers would be:
a. -5
b. 19
c. 9
d. -9
e. -13
f. -16
g. -32
h. see F

Answer 15

thanks