Question

m7 18 hw multiplication and division with integers; writing expressions and equations (1) question 3 of 16 (1 point) | question attempt: 1 of unlimited evaluate. $(-6)^{2}=square$ $(-7)^{3}=square$

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate $(-6)^2$

$(-6)^2=(-6)\times(-6)$
Since the product of two negative numbers is positive, $(-6)\times(-6) = 36$.

Step2: Calculate $(-7)^3$

$(-7)^3=(-7)\times(-7)\times(-7)$
$(-7)\times(-7)=49$, and $49\times(-7)= - 343$.

Answer:

$(-6)^2 = 36$
$(-7)^3=-343$