Solve.

4(-1^2) = ?

My calculator says its -4
I got +4

Help Please.

4 answers

It depends on if it is (-1)^2 or -1^2
How does that make difference though? It's negative one to the power of two either way.
no. -1*-1=+1
-(1*1)=-1
Oh, now I understand. Thanks for helping!