How do you evaluate the power $-(1.2)^2$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2016-10-27T13:30:14

$-1.44$

1.2 is being 'squared' Not the negative sign outside the bracket.

$rArr-(1.2)^2=-(1.2xx1.2)=-1.44$

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