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Rule: Odd Power of a Negative Integer
publish date: 2026/05/04 20:29:49.205483 UTC
When a negative integer is raised to an odd power, the result is (1).
Correct Answer
(1) negative
Explanation
An odd number of negative factors always produces a negative product. For example, \((-5)^3 = -125\), which is negative.
Reference
Mathematics for college students