Evaluate the expression − 6 2 - 6 ^ { 2 } − 6 2 .A) -64B) 64C) -12D) 36E) -36

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Evaluate the expression   − 6 2 - 6 ^ { 2 } − 6 2   .A) -64B) 64C) -12D) 36E) -36

Haley Klein · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : E, Explanation :  The negative sign applies only to the base, not the exponent. So, first we evaluate the exponent which gives us 36. Then, we apply the negative sign to the result. Therefore, the answer is -36.

Evaluate the expression $6 ^ { 2 }$ .

A) -64
B) 64
C) -12
D) 36
E) -36

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Evaluate the expression $6 ^ { 2 }$ .

A) -64
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C) -12
D) 36
E) -36