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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the difference between -3^2 and (-3)^2 ? Iv'e just drawn a blank

OpenStudy (solomonzelman):

I missread the Q.

OpenStudy (solomonzelman):

(-3)^2=9 and -3^2 means (-1) times 3^2 which is -9

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you!

OpenStudy (solomonzelman):

Anytime!

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