Question

Show work on paper! -6 + (-2)²

Answer 1

-2

Explanation:

-6+(-2)^2

-6+-2×-2

-6+4

=-2

Answer 2

• 
  `\Large\boxed{\sf{-2}}`

Explanation:

Use the order of operations.

-6+(-2)²

Note: PEMDAS stands for:

• Parentheses
• Exponents
• Multiply
• Divide
• Add
• Subtract

First, do exponents.

`\sf{-6+(-2)^2}\\\\\\\sf{(-2)^2=2^2=4}`

Then, rewrite the problem down.

`\sf{-6+4}`

Add or subtract the numbers from left to right.

-6+4=-2

`\Longrightarrow: \boxed{\sf{-2}}`

• Therefore, the final answer is -2.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions.