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7.
First, simplify 7 - 10 to -3. Your problem should look like: -2 ×

.
Second, since the power of 2 is even, the result will be positive. Your problem should look like: -2 ×

.
Third, simplify

to get 9. Your problem should look like: -2 ×

.
Fourth, simplify -2 ×

to 2 ×

. Your problem should look like: 2 ×

+ 1.
Fifth, simplify 2 ×

to

. Your problem should look like:

.
Sixth, simplify

to 6. Your problem should look like: 6 + 1.
Seventh, add 6 + 1. Your problem should look like: 7, which is your answer.