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Please evaluate the expression, and explain how you solved it. -8 - (-10)²

User Lornix
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-10x-10= 100
When there’s a “ -(- “ it is the same as a +
So -8+100 or the same as 100-8 is 92
User Willbill
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Answer:

-108

Explanation:

-8 - (-10)²

first square -10, which is -100

-100 - 8= -108

Therefore, you answer is -108

User Orchid
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