SOLUTION: How do I simplify -9-2(1-5)to the second power?

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Question 541412: How do I simplify -9-2(1-5)to the second power?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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How do I simplify -9-2(1-5)to the second power?
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If you mean -9+-2%281-4%29%5E2
= -9+-+2%2A%28-3%29%5E2
= -9+-+2%2A9
= -9 - 18
= -27