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-2(-2)^2

Solution

- 2 (- 2)^{2}

Solution

- 8

Solution steps

- 2 (- 2)^{2}

Follow the PEMDAS order of operations

Calculate exponents

(- 2)^{2} : 4

(- 2)^{2}

Apply exponent rule:

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

if

n

is even

(- 2)^{2} = 2^{2} = 4

= 4

= - 2 \cdot 4

Multiply and divide (left to right)

- 2 \cdot 4 : - 8

- 2 \cdot 4

- 2 \cdot 4 = - 8

= - 8

= - 8

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is -2(-2)^2 ?
The solution to -2(-2)^2 is -8