Evaluate (-1)^2

Problem

(−1)2

Solution

1. Identify the base and the exponent in the expression.

2. Apply the definition of an exponent, which indicates that the base −1 should be multiplied by itself 2 times.

3. Multiply the two negative numbers, noting that a negative times a negative results in a positive value.

4. Simplify the product to find the final result.

Final Answer

(−1)2=1

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