SOLUTION: whats the answer to -3 to the second power

Algebra ->  Expressions -> SOLUTION: whats the answer to -3 to the second power       Log On


   

Question 267098: whats the answer to -3 to the second power
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, Earlsdon:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(-3)*(-3) = +9

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It really depends on whether you are asking %28-3%29%5E2 or -3%5E2...
%28-3%29%5E2+=+%28-3%29%28-3%29 = highlight%289%29 or...
-3%5E2+=+-3%2A3 = highlight_green%28-9%29
Do you see the distinction?