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OpenStudy (anonymous):

whats the difference between -3^2 and (-3)^2 can someone show the work

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

the first ones means 'negative of 3 squared' , that is - (3*3) = -9 the second is 'negative 3 squared', that is -3 * -3 = 9

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thnks

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

yw

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