Question

Find the value of -2 + (-3) 2

Answer 1

-8

Explanation:

Let's simplify this expression using integer operations.

-2 + (-3) * 2 (multiply)

-2 + -6 (because adding a negative is the same as subtracting a positive)

-2 -6

-8

`\therefore` the answer is -8

Answer 2

-8

Explanation:

The expression -2 + (-3) 2 can be solved using the order of operations.

(Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division and Addition and Subtraction.)

First, we need to solve the expression inside the parentheses.

• (-3) 2 = -6.

Then, we can substitute -6 for (-3) 2 in the original expression.

• -2 + (-6) = -8

Therefore, the answer is -8.