Question

Simplify the expression.

-(10)^-2

Answer 1

-1/100

Explanation:

10^(-2) becomes 1/100.

-(10)^(-2) is -1/100.

Answer 2

-1/100

Explanation:

-(10)^-2

Exponents first

We need to make the negative in the exponent positive, which means move it to the denominator

-1

--------

10^2

-1

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100