Question

Which number equals (3)-3?

Answer 1

Answer: -9

Step-by-step explanation: When you're asked to multiply positives and negatives together, the rules are simple.

A positive times a positive is a positive.

A positive times a negative is a negative.

A negative times a positive is a negative.

A negative times a negative times a negative is a positive.

So for the problem you see here, we will use rule 2 which I have highlighted in bold above which states that a positive times a negative is a negative.

So (+3)(-3) = -9

Answer 2

Answer:

It depends on what the problem is. See below.

Step-by-step explanation:

(3) - 3 = 3 - 3 = 0

If you mean an exponent, then maybe it is

$(3)^{-3} = \dfrac{1}{3^3} = \dfrac{1}{27}$