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-2(-1)^2

Solution

- 2 (- 1)^{2}

Solution

- 2

Solution steps

- 2 (- 1)^{2}

Follow the PEMDAS order of operations

Calculate exponents

(- 1)^{2} : 1

(- 1)^{2}

Apply exponent rule:

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

if

n

is even

(- 1)^{2} = 1^{2} = 1

= 1

= - 2 \cdot 1

Multiply and divide (left to right)

- 2 \cdot 1 : - 2

- 2 \cdot 1

- 2 \cdot 1 = - 2

= - 2

= - 2

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is -2(-1)^2 ?
The solution to -2(-1)^2 is -2