To simplify the denominator of the expression \( -( -3)^2 \):
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First, calculate \( (-3)^2 \): \[ (-3)^2 = 9 \]
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Next, apply the negative sign: \[ -(-3)^2 = -9 \]
So, the simplified denominator is \(-9\).
. What is the simplified denominator?
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To simplify the denominator of the expression \( -( -3)^2 \):
First, calculate \( (-3)^2 \): \[ (-3)^2 = 9 \]
Next, apply the negative sign: \[ -(-3)^2 = -9 \]
So, the simplified denominator is \(-9\).