Question

Evaluate the exponent

(-12) EE2

Answer 1

Hence final answer is 144.

Explanation:

Expression is not typed in proper format but as per given instruction "evaluate the exponent", I think it is:

`\left(-12\right)^2`

So let's simplify that:

`\left(-12\right)^2`

`=\left(-12\right)\left(-12\right)`

`=+144` {Since product of two negative numbers is always positive.

`=144`

Hence final answer is 144.