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Alex17521 [72]
3 years ago
9

What is the differnence between (-2)^2 and -2^2 in math

Mathematics
2 answers:
zhuklara [117]3 years ago
8 0

Answer: The one with perinthesis is bigger because you would do the negative first and you would have nothing to take away from

Step-by-step explanation:

wariber [46]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

  • (-2)^2 = 4
  • -2^2 = -4

Step-by-step explanation:

The first is (-2)(-2) = 4.

The second is -(2)(2) = -4.

The order of operations says exponents are evaluated first. An exponent signifies repeated multiplication of the base.

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If your calculator is working correctly, it will show you the difference.

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Beware spreadsheet programs. They don't always follow the order of operations when evaluating formulas. Parentheses are often required to keep them honest.

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