Question

if a=6, b=-2 what is (ab) squared

Answer 1

(ab)^2 = a^2*b^2.

6^2 * (-2)^2

36 * 4 = 144

Done.

Answer 2

a = 6

b = -2

a•b = 6•(-2)

a•b = -12

(ab) squared = (-12)^2

(ab) squared = 144