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Does -3 squared equal -9

Updated: 4/28/2022
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No, it equals positive 9. Any negative number squared will always give a positive result; the square root of a negative number is always imaginary (a mathematical term, referring to 'i'). So, (-3)2 = 9 and -32 = -9.

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yes because 3 x 3 = 9

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