Why is -6 squared not the same as (-6) squared?

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Guest Sep 23, 2014

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Remember that -6² is really (-1)6² = (-1)36 = -36

But, (-6)² = (-1*6)² = (-1)² * (6)² = 1 * 36 = 36

See the difference ???

CPhill Sep 23, 2014

CPhill · Answer 1 · 2014-09-23T09:41:45

Remember that -6² is really (-1)6² = (-1)36 = -36

But, (-6)² = (-1*6)² = (-1)² * (6)² = 1 * 36 = 36

See the difference ???