SOLUTION: Perform the indicated operations. Simplify: -3 to the 2nd power + (-2) to the second power.

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Question 140667: Perform the indicated operations.
Simplify: -3 to the 2nd power + (-2) to the second power.
Found 2 solutions by checkley77, praseenakos@yahoo.com:
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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-3^2+(-2)^2
9+(4)=13 answer.

Answer by praseenakos@yahoo.com(507) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Question:
Simplify: -3 to the 2nd power + (-2) to the second power.
Answer:

%28-3%29%5E2+%2B+%28-2%29%5E2

==> +9+%2B+4+

==> +13
That is the required answer.

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Praseena.