To evaluate the expression –1 × (–9)^2 + –7, we will follow the order of operations.
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Evaluate (–9)^2: \[ (–9)^2 = 81 \]
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Now substitute back into the expression: \[ –1 × 81 + –7 \]
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Multiply –1 and 81: \[ –1 × 81 = –81 \]
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Now, substitute this result into the expression: \[ –81 + (–7) \]
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Adding –81 and –7: \[ –81 – 7 = –88 \]
Therefore, the evaluated expression is: \[ \boxed{–88} \]