Answer
$2 \times 3^{2}$ does not equal $(2\times3)^{2}$ becuase in the first equation only the 3 is squared, whereas in the second equation $(2\times3)$ is being squared
Work Step by Step
$2 \times 3^{2} = 18$ whereas $(2\times3)^{2} = 36$.
Prealgebra (7th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321955048
ISBN 13:
978-0-32195-504-3
Chapter 1 - Section 1.7 - Exponents and Order of Operations - Exercise Set - Page 75: 104
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