Asked by Kiki

what is the difference between the two expressions below:

-4squared (-4)squared

can you please help, thank u
Answered by asian boyo
-4 squared is basically saying to square the 4 then in the end add a negative.
Answered by Steve
-4^2 = -(4^2) = -16
(-4)^2 = (-4)(-4) = +16

exponents are done before subtraction, unless parentheses change the order
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