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

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Question 338622: why does (-3)^2 (that's an exponent of 2, not equal the same as -3^2?
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28-3%29%5E2+%3C%3E+-3%5E2 because:
%28-3%29%2A%28-3%29+%3C%3E+-%283%29%2A%283%29--->9+%3C%3E+-9