SOLUTION: if a = -2, then solve a^2 (a squared)

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Question 1168509: if a = -2, then solve a^2 (a squared)
Answer by ikleyn(52817) About Me  (Show Source):
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If a= -2 ,  then  a%5E2 = a*a = (-2)*(-2) = 4.    ANSWER

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It is incorrect to say   " solve a^2 ".

The correct term is   " calculate a^2 ".

Use Math terms properly.