Asked by thomas.burrell
Evaluate.
minus, left parenthesis, minus, 9, right parenthesis, squared
−(−9)
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Interpret the expression as −(−9)^2.
Use order of operations: evaluate the exponent first.
(−9)^2 = (−9)·(−9) = 81.
Then apply the leading minus: −81.
Answer: −81.
(If you meant (−(−9))^2 instead, that would be 81.)
Use order of operations: evaluate the exponent first.
(−9)^2 = (−9)·(−9) = 81.
Then apply the leading minus: −81.
Answer: −81.
(If you meant (−(−9))^2 instead, that would be 81.)
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