Evaluate -10^2

Problem

−10

Solution

1. Identify the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS).

2. Apply the exponent to the base 10 first, as exponents have higher priority than the unary negation sign.

3. Calculate the power: 10=10×10=100

4. Apply the negative sign to the result.

Final Answer

−10=−100

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