When parentheses are around a number being squared, the output value will always be positive.
For example: -2² vs (-2)²
-2² means the <em>negative of the square of two</em>, or -4
(-2)² means the <u /><em>square of negative two</em>, or 4
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I am unsure but i think the answer is c or a but let me know if i'm right or wrong
Answer:
31.3 feet
Step-by-step explanation:
-23.6+13.4 = -10.2
-10.2 - 21.1 = -31.3
