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2(-1)^1

Solution

2 (- 1)^{1}

Solution

- 2

Solution steps

2 (- 1)^{1}

Follow the PEMDAS order of operations

Calculate exponents

(- 1)^{1} : - 1

(- 1)^{1}

Apply exponent rule:

(- a)^{n} = - a^{n},

if

n

is odd

(- 1)^{1} = - 1^{1} = - 1

= - 1

= 2 (- 1)

Multiply and divide (left to right)

2 (- 1) : - 2

2 (- 1)

Apply rule

a \cdot (- b) = - a \cdot b

2 (- 1) = - 2 \cdot 1 = - 2

= - 2

= - 2

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is 2(-1)^1 ?
The solution to 2(-1)^1 is -2