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Why does;

(-10) ^2 = 100 but,

-10^2 = - 100?

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  1. Today, 15:52
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    Because you did not use the () When working with a negative number, it is always best to use brackets, this doesn't confuse the calculator. In all equations is great! it will always come out correct ...
  2. Today, 16:20
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    For (-10) ^2 you are multiplying - 10x-10, so basically the whole expression. the answer is 100. but for the other one, the exponent goes along with 10, and the negative sign gets put on after, so it's - 100
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