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Why is -1^2 equal to -1 ? ?

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  1. -1^2 probably means -(1^2) = -1.

    If you mean it to be (-1)^2, then you need to write it that way.


  2. According to the order of operations, you square first, then attach the negative sign. Therefore, -1^2 = -1.
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