CH 1.3 Review of the Real Number System

Multiple Choice

Evaluate $$\left(-3\right)^2$$  

• 6

• -6

• 9

• -9

Multiple Choice

Evaluate $$-3^2$$  

• 6

• -6

• 9

• -9

Open Ended

Why do $$\left(-3\right)^2$$   and $$-3^2$$  have different answers? The more specific, the better.