Evaluate -1^3

Problem

−1

Solution

1. Identify the order of operations. According to the rules of exponents, the exponent applies only to the base immediately to its left.

2. Apply the exponent to the base 1 In the expression −1 the base is 1 and the exponent is 3

3. Calculate the power of the base.

1=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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