what would this be simplify (-10)^2

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what would this be simplify (-10)^2
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Note that when a number is to the power of 2, just multiply the number to itself once.

(-10)^2 = (-10)(-10)

(-10) x (-10) = 100

(Note that two negatives, when multiplied, will result in a positive answer)

100 is your answer

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