Question

evaluate.
(-6)^2=
(-2)^3=

Explanation:

Step1: Recall exponent rule for $(-6)^2$

$(-6)^2=(-6)\times(-6)$

Step2: Multiply -6 by -6

$(-6)\times(-6) = 36$

Step3: Recall exponent rule for $(-2)^3$

$(-2)^3=(-2)\times(-2)\times(-2)$

Step4: Multiply -2 by -2 first

$(-2)\times(-2)=4$

Step5: Multiply the result by -2

$4\times(-2)= - 8$

Answer:

$(-6)^2 = 36$
$(-2)^3=-8$