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(-2)^2-(-2)-2

Solution

(- 2)^{2} - (- 2) - 2

Solution

4

Solution steps

(- 2)^{2} - (- 2) - 2

Follow the PEMDAS order of operations

Calculate exponents

(- 2)^{2} : 4

(- 2)^{2}

Apply exponent rule:

(- a)^{n} = a^{n},

if

n

is even

(- 2)^{2} = 2^{2} = 4

= 4

= 4 - (- 2) - 2

Add and subtract (left to right)

4 - (- 2) - 2 : 4

4 - (- 2) - 2

Apply rule

- (- a) = + a

- (- 2) = + 2

= 4 + 2 - 2

4 + 2 = 6

= 6 - 2

6 - 2 = 4

= 4

= 4

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (-2)^2-(-2)-2 ?
The solution to (-2)^2-(-2)-2 is 4