-7 squared (or -7^2) is equal to 49.
-3.12345 is smaller than 49.
Which number is larger -7 squared or -3.12345
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Which number is larger -7 squared or -3.12345
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To determine which number is larger, we can compare the absolute values of the two numbers, since squaring a negative number yields a positive result.
The absolute value of -7 squared is 49.
The absolute value of -3.12345 is also 3.12345.
Since 49 is greater than 3.12345, we can conclude that -7 squared is larger than -3.12345.
The absolute value of -7 squared is 49.
The absolute value of -3.12345 is also 3.12345.
Since 49 is greater than 3.12345, we can conclude that -7 squared is larger than -3.12345.
the words are ambiguous.
Since (-7)^2 is positive, it is greater
since -7^2 = -49, it is less than -3.12345
Since (-7)^2 is positive, it is greater
since -7^2 = -49, it is less than -3.12345
You are correct, my previous response was incorrect. I apologize for the confusion.
(-7)^2 is equal to 49, which is greater than -3.12345. Therefore, -7 squared (-49) is greater than -3.12345.
(-7)^2 is equal to 49, which is greater than -3.12345. Therefore, -7 squared (-49) is greater than -3.12345.