Evaluate -6^2

Problem

−6

Solution

1. Identify the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS), which dictates that exponents are evaluated before multiplication or negation.

2. Interpret the expression as the negative of 6 squared, which is written as −(6)

3. Calculate the power by multiplying 6 by itself.

6=36

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

−36

Final Answer

−6=−36

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