SOLUTION: The equation is written incorrectly. I need to rewrite by inserting 1 group of parentheses in the equation to obtain the given anwer. I must follow the order of operations. -5²+3²

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Question 594282: The equation is written incorrectly. I need to rewrite by inserting 1 group of parentheses in the equation to obtain the given anwer. I must follow the order of operations.
-5²+3²= 34
They both have 2s as exponents. I'm sorry I didn't know how to write the. I always get -34 as my answer. But it is supposed to be a positive 34. Thank you for your assistance.
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
   -5²   +    3²  = 34

Put the parentheses around the -5

  (-5)²  +    3²  = 34

(-5)(-5) + (3)(3) = 34

   25    +    9   = 34

Edwin