Question

evaluate exponents, pos/neg base
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question
evaluate.
$(-10)^2$

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the exponent

$(-10)^2 = (-10) \times (-10)$

Step2: Multiply the two negative numbers

A negative times a negative equals a positive, so $(-10) \times (-10) = 10 \times 10 = 100$

Answer:

100