Question

1. evaluate: (-10)^3(-2)^2

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate $(-10)^3$

$(-10)^3=(-10)\times(-10)\times(-10)= - 1000$

Step2: Calculate $(-2)^2$

$(-2)^2=(-2)\times(-2) = 4$

Step3: Multiply the results

$(-10)^3\times(-2)^2=-1000\times4=-4000$

Answer:

$-4000$