Evaluate -2^2

Problem

−2

Solution

1. Identify the order of operations. According to the rules of precedence, exponentiation is performed before negation (multiplication by −1.

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

3. Calculate the power.

2=4

4. Apply the negative sign to the result.

−(4)=−4

Final Answer

−2=−4

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