SOLUTION: when i type in a negative number and square it i get a negative result even thought the answer should be positive. for example if i type in -6^2 i'll get -36 instead of 36. I have

Algebra ->  Exponential-and-logarithmic-functions -> SOLUTION: when i type in a negative number and square it i get a negative result even thought the answer should be positive. for example if i type in -6^2 i'll get -36 instead of 36. I have       Log On


   



Question 247880: when i type in a negative number and square it i get a negative result even thought the answer should be positive. for example if i type in -6^2 i'll get -36 instead of 36. I have a Ti-84 but i also have the same problem on an 83 and an 89 titanium. how do i fix it?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
you're getting this ___ -(6^2)

what you want is this ___ (-6)^2