SOLUTION: Please help me solve -1^40

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Question 641568: Please help me solve -1^40
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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If it's simply -1^40, then -1^40 = -1

But, if it's (-1)^40, then (-1)^40 = 1

The parenthesis make a big difference. So double check and see if there are parenthesis.