Question

Simplify the expression: -12^2

Step by step pls

Answer 1

Answer:

-144

Step-by-step explanation:

-12^2

-(12)^2

-144

You just put -12 to the power of 2, which is 12 times 12 with a negative before it (if it is (-12)^2 the answer will change), with is -144

Answer 2

Answer:

144

Step-by-step explanation:

-12^2

(-12)(-12)

144