Question

Evaluate A² for A = -3

Answer 1

9

Explanation:

(A)^2 is a better way to write it. That way the answer is unambiguous (-3)^2 = -3 * - 3 = 9

That is the answer.

Answer 2

9

Explanation:

If A = - 3, than A^2 is equal to (-3)^2

If a number is squared (to power of 2), it is multiplied by itself (there are two of that number being multiplied together) so it is - 3x-3

-3 x - 3 = 9,

Because 3x3 =9 and a negative multiplied by a negative makes a positive.

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