Question

Simplify the expression.
- (m
m + 3n - 13)

Answer 1

`= - {m}^(2) - 3n + 13`

Explanation:

`- (m * m + 3n - 13)`

`m * m = {m}^(1) * m`

`{m}^(1) * {m}^(1) = {m}^(1 + 1) = {m}^(2)`

`- ( {m}^(2) + 3n - 13)`

`= - {m}^(2) - 3n + 13`