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-5(-1)^2

Solution

- 5 (- 1)^{2}

Solution

- 5

Solution steps

- 5 (- 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

= - 5 \cdot 1

Multiply and divide (left to right)

- 5 \cdot 1 : - 5

- 5 \cdot 1

- 5 \cdot 1 = - 5

= - 5

= - 5

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is -5(-1)^2 ?
The solution to -5(-1)^2 is -5