Evaluate the expression.

Question

9 ÷ –1 + (–8)^2

Answer 1

To evaluate the expression \( 9 \div -1 + (-8)^2 \), follow these steps:

1. Calculate \( 9 \div -1 \): \[ 9 \div -1 = -9 \]

2. Calculate \( (-8)^2 \): \[ (-8)^2 = 64 \]

3. Now combine the results: \[ -9 + 64 \]

4. Perform the addition: \[ -9 + 64 = 55 \]

Thus, the final result is: \[ \boxed{55} \]