bamboorio35
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  • 17-08-2020
  • Mathematics
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this is a very dumb question but what is -1^2? my calculator says its -1 but isnt -1*-1 = 1???? im very confused plzz help

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hbj
hbj hbj
  • 17-08-2020

Answer:

yes; -1² is 1.

if you put -1 in parentheses, like this (-1)², then it comes out as 1

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swan85 swan85
  • 17-08-2020

Answer:

it is 1

Step-by-step explanation:

you have to put the number between parenthesis to give you the right answer. the calculator actually taking the minus sign separate from 1 because no brackets . Try (-1)²

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