Example: 2^5 = 32 because 222*22 = 32

but why isn't - 1^2 = 1? isn't - 1-1 = 1?

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Arianna Dominguez

20 August, 12:39

Example: 2^5 = 32 because 222*22 = 32

but why isn't - 1^2 = 1? isn't - 1-1 = 1?

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Parker Mosley · Answer 1

-1^2=1

Step-by-step explanation:

-1^2 is 1 but if you try with a calculator and you write - 1^2 it's - 1 because the calculator consider just the 1. If you put the parentheses it is (-1) ^2=1

Pirate · Answer 2

true

Step-by-step explanation:

(-1) ² = - 1*-1 = 1

and - 1^ (-1) = 1 / (-1) = - 1

use x^ (-1) = 1/x

Example: 2^5 = 32 because 2*2*2*2*2 = 32but why isn't - 1^2 = 1? isn't - 1*-1 = 1?

Example: 2^5 = 32 because 222*22 = 32

but why isn't - 1^2 = 1? isn't - 1-1 = 1?