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(-1)^2-2

Solution

(- 1)^{2} - 2

Solution

- 1

Solution steps

(- 1)^{2} - 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

= 1 - 2

Add and subtract (left to right)

1 - 2 : - 1

1 - 2

1 - 2 = - 1

= - 1

= - 1

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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