Question

evaluate exponents, pos/neg base
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question
evaluate.
$-(12)^2$
answer attempt 1 out of 2

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the exponent first

First, we calculate \( (12)^2 \). By the definition of exponentiation, \( 12^2 = 12\times12 = 144 \).

Step2: Apply the negative sign

Then we have the negative sign in front, so \( -(12)^2=- 144 \).

Answer:

\(-144\)