SOLUTION: why does (-3)^2 (that's an exponent of 2, not equal the same as -3^2?

SOLUTION: why does (-3)^2 (that's an exponent of 2, not equal the same as -3^2?

Algebra.Com

Question 338622: why does (-3)^2 (that's an exponent of 2, not equal the same as -3^2?
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
because:
--->
RELATED QUESTIONS
What is 2a with the exponent of 1/2+a with the exponent of 3/2 all over a with an... (answered by stanbon)

I truly see why people say it's not the calculus that trips people up, it's the... (answered by Alan3354)

Explain why there does not exist an angle theta that... (answered by Alan3354)

how do you solve (64)-2/3 that is the number 64 with a negative 2/3 as an... (answered by vleith,jim_thompson5910)

When rewriting an exponential expression with a negative exponent and a positive base,... (answered by solver91311)

solve for x: (2^2x-3)(2^3x+1)=8^6 My... (answered by Alan3354)

evaluate: 16 with 3/2 as an exponent (answered by lwsshak3)

Why does sinx=-1 the same as 3pi/2? (answered by Theo)