Question

evaluate.
$-1^2 = square$
submit

Explanation:

Step1: Understand exponentiation order

In the expression \(-1^2\), the exponentiation is done first. The exponent \(2\) applies to the base \(1\), not to \(-1\) (because there are no parentheses around \(-1\)). So we calculate \(1^2\) first.
\(1^2 = 1\times1 = 1\)

Step2: Apply the negative sign

After calculating \(1^2 = 1\), we apply the negative sign in front. So \(-1^2=-1\).

Answer:

\(-1\)