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-3(-1)^2

Solution

- 3 (- 1)^{2}

Solution

- 3

Solution steps

- 3 (- 1)^{2}

Follow the PEMDAS order of operations

Calculate exponents

(- 1)^{2} : 1

(- 1)^{2}

Apply exponent rule:

(- a)^{n} = a^{n},

if

n

is even

(- 1)^{2} = 1^{2} = 1

= 1

= - 3 \cdot 1

Multiply and divide (left to right)

- 3 \cdot 1 : - 3

- 3 \cdot 1

- 3 \cdot 1 = - 3

= - 3

= - 3

Popular Examples

- 3 (2)^{2}

- \frac{4}{5} - (- 3) - \frac{2}{3}

- 2 (2)^{2}

\frac{6}{2 ( 2 + 1 )}

2 - (\frac{3}{8} + \frac{1}{4})

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is -3(-1)^2 ?
The solution to -3(-1)^2 is -3