Question

7 x (-3) x (-2)^2=? A.84 B.48 C.-84 D.-48

Answer 1

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7 x (-3) x (-2)^2

Use order of operations, exponents first.

-2*-2= 4

7 x (-3) x 4

Do the multiplication left to right.

7 x -3= -21

-21 x 4

= -84

"C" is your answer.

I hope this helps!
~kaikers

Answer 2

7 x (-3) x
`(-2)^2`
= -21 x 4
= - 84 (Answer C)