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Self Check – Negative One to the Seventh Power
publish date: 2026/05/04 20:29:47.585668 UTC
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Evaluate: \((-1)^7\)
Correct Answer
-1
Explanation
\((-1)^7\) has an odd exponent. Any negative number raised to an odd power is negative. \((-1)^7 = -1\).
Reference
Mathematics for college students