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(-7²)×(-2²) is equal to :
(a) 14
(b) -14
(c) 196
(d) -196​

User Ivan Baev
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Answer and Step-by-step explanation:

(-7²)×(-2²)

49 times 4

(a negative number squared becomes a positive number.

-7 squared is the same thing as -7 times -7, which is 49.

-2 squared is the same thing as -2 times -2, which is 4.

C. 196 is the answer.

3

49

x 4

_____

196

(40 times 4, + 4 times 9)

( 160 + 36 = 196)

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User Sgargan
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Answer:

C

Explanation:

-7 x7 = - 49

-2x2= - 4

-49x-4 = 196

User Vkulkarni
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