Question

1. Explain the difference between (-3)^2 and -3^2.

2. Explain the difference between -23 subtracted from 17, and -23-17.

I have no idea what to do I am so lost :(

Answer 1

(-3)^2 = (-3)(-3) = +9
-3^2 = -(3^2) = -9

Review the order of operations.

-23 subtracted from 17 is 17-(-23) = 17+23 = 40
-23-17 is 17 subtracted from -23 = -40

Get out your number line and review how to do subtractions and negative values.

Answer 2

oh my gosh thank you so much!!!!!

Answer 3

explain the difference of [-3] and -3