Evaluate -1^2

Problem

−1

Solution

1. Identify the order of operations. According to the rules of exponents, the power is applied only to the base immediately preceding it.

2. Apply the exponent to the base 1 In the expression −1 the base is 1 not −1

3. Calculate the square of 1

1=1⋅1=1

4. Apply the negative sign to the result of the exponentiation.

−(1)=−1

Final Answer

−1=−1

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