Question

Simplify the expression. show your work. 22 (32 – 42)

Answer 1

If you would like to simplify the expression 22 * (32 - 42), you can do this using the following step:

22 * (32 - 42) = 22 * (-10) = - 22 * 10 = - 220

The correct result would be - 220.

Answer 2

22(32-42)= 22(-10)
so, 22(-10)= -220
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