SOLUTION: Can someone help me solve this problem? I need to multiply: -9^2 - (-6)^2 Thanks, Sher

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Question 43919: Can someone help me solve this problem?
I need to multiply:
-9^2 - (-6)^2
Thanks,
Sher

Found 2 solutions by fractalier, tutorcecilia:
Answer by fractalier(6550)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Well if it is written correctly,
-9^2 - (-6)^2
-81 - 36 =
-117

Answer by tutorcecilia(2152)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-9^2 - (-6)^2
Apply parenthesis to show the multiplication by (-1):
(-1)(9)(9)-(-6)(-6)
(-1)81-(36)
-81-36
-117

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