Question

If x = 2, and y = -3, then xy^2=

Answer 1

is xy² or (xy)²

xy² =2*(-3)²= 2*9=18

(xy)² = [2*(-3)]²= (2*-3)²= (-6)²=36

Explanation:

Answer 2

18

Explanation:

xy² ← substitute x = 2 and y = - 3 into the expression

= 2 × (- 3)²

= 2 × 9

= 18