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How do you solve (-1) ^2

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(-1)^2

-negative and -negative= + positive

-1*-1 - two times ( because of the exponent)

=1

Answer: 1

User Cemo
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Answer:

1

Explanation:

You multiply -1 x -1 because it's squared and the negatives cancel out and 1 times 1 is 1

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