Question

How are the following three expressions different from each other, if indeed they are? do not just state the value of each but explain what may be the same or different. Be as specific as you can be in your response.
1.(-2)^2
2.-2^2
3. -(2)^2

Answer 1

Answer:

Below.

Step-by-step explanation:

Number is different to the other 2. Its value is +4 because negative 2 squared = + 4.

The other 2 have negative values and -2 = -(2) so they have the same value, -4.