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Q: when you're multiplying 2 numbers with a exponent do u multiply the 2 numbers and then square that or square only the number the exponent is over and then multiply by the other number. -2(-1) with a 2 over the -1

thanx

and dont tell me to look in my text book bcuz im in algebra 1 and this is pre-algebra.. i just dont remember.

A: God...you really should know how to do this by now. We learned how to do this in 7th Grade. Ok, so you're multiplying two numbers, one having an exponent? Ex:

2 squared x 3

FOLLOW PEMDAS! Gotta love Pemdas. It's

P arentheses
E xponents
M ultiplication
D ivision
A ddition
S ubtraction

So, following Pemdas, you would solve the exponent first.

2 squared = 2 x 2 = 4

Then, you would put 4 back into the problem and solve.

4 x 3 = 12

So, 2 squared x 3 = 12

Hope this helps! =) If you have any additional questions, feel free to ask! Math is one of my fortes.

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(Rating: 1) well you don't remember everything you learn. i didnt ask how do to the whole problem.. just that one simple part. have fun w/ ur forte

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