Find each power
-3^2 =
( - 3)^2 =

Answer:
-3^2 = -9
(-3)^2 = 9
Step-by-step explanation:
-3^2 only the 3 is being squared. So he answer is -(3) which is -3
In the second problem (-3)^2 Everything inside the parentheses is being squared. (-3)(-3) = 9