Answer
$9; \space-9$
Work Step by Step
The given expression is
$(-3)^2$
$=(-3)(-3)$
$=9$
and
$-3^2$
$=-(3\cdot 3)$
$=-9$
Hence, the correct fill in blanks are $9$ and $-9$.
Precalculus (10th Edition)
by Sullivan, Michael
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32197-907-9
ISBN 13:
978-0-32197-907-0
Appendix A - Review - A.10 nth Roots; Rational Exponents - A.10 Assess Your Understanding - Page A87: 1
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