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-4^2-(-3)^2

Solution

- 4^{2} - (- 3)^{2}

Solution

- 25

Solution steps

- 4^{2} - (- 3)^{2}

Follow the PEMDAS order of operations

Calculate exponents

4^{2} : 16

4^{2}

4^{2} = 16

= 16

= - 16 - (- 3)^{2}

Calculate exponents

(- 3)^{2} : 9

(- 3)^{2}

Apply exponent rule:

(- a)^{n} = a^{n},

if

n

is even

(- 3)^{2} = 3^{2} = 9

= 9

= - 16 - 9

Add and subtract (left to right)

- 16 - 9 : - 25

- 16 - 9

- 16 - 9 = - 25

= - 25

= - 25

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is -4^2-(-3)^2 ?
The solution to -4^2-(-3)^2 is -25