Question

How would I solve -x^2 = -36?

Answer 1

 the answer to your question is x=6

Answer 2

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.
-x^2 = -36

Step 1: Divide both sides by -1.
-x^2/-1 = -36/-1
x^2 = 36

Step 2: Take square root.
x=±√36
x=6 or x=−6

Answer: x=6 or x=−6

I hope this helps you! :)