Question

What is the product of (-6.8)^2

Answer 1

-6.8^2

You can do this with a calculator or pen and paper.

With a calculator;

-6.8 squared = 46.24 (Notice that the answer is positive!)

Answer 2

Answer

46.24

Explanation

n² = n × n

∴ (-6.8)² = (-6.8) × (-6.8)

           = 46.24

The answer is positive since (-1)×(-1) = 1.