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(-1)^3-(-1)^2

Solution

(- 1)^{3} - (- 1)^{2}

Solution

- 2

Solution steps

(- 1)^{3} - (- 1)^{2}

Follow the PEMDAS order of operations

Calculate exponents

(- 1)^{3} : - 1

(- 1)^{3}

Apply exponent rule:

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

if

n

is odd

(- 1)^{3} = - 1^{3} = - 1

= - 1

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

Calculate exponents

(- 1)^{2} : 1

(- 1)^{2}

Apply exponent rule:

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

if

n

is even

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

= 1

= - 1 - 1

Add and subtract (left to right)

- 1 - 1 : - 2

- 1 - 1

- 1 - 1 = - 2

= - 2

= - 2

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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