Evaluate -12^2

Problem

−12

Solution

1. Identify the order of operations. In the expression −12 the exponent applies only to the base 12 not to the negative sign.

2. Apply the exponent to the base. Calculate 12 squared.

12=144

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

−144

Final Answer

−12=−144

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