Question

evaluate, -1¹ =

Explanation:

Step1: Understand exponentiation order

In the expression \(-1^1\), the exponentiation is done first. The exponent \(1\) applies to the base \(1\), not \(-1\) (because there are no parentheses around \(-1\)). So \(1^1 = 1\).

Step2: Apply the negative sign

After calculating \(1^1 = 1\), we apply the negative sign, so \(-1^1=-1\).

Answer:

\(-1\)