Question

Divide 6 squared by the product of -3 and 3.​

Answer 1

-4

Explanation:

First, we look at the order of operations. (Parentheses, exponents, multiplication and division, addition and subtraction.)

We don't have parentheses, but we do have an exponent. (6 squared)

6 squared just means six multiplied by itself.

6 x 6 = 36

Now, we have to multiply -3 by 3, since the product refers to the answer of a multiplication problem.

-3 x 3 = -9

Now, we do 36 ÷ -9

36 divided by -9 = -4

-4