Describe and correct the error in evaluating the expression. -10^2 = 100

-10² = -100

Step-by-step explanation:

The error in the evaluation occurred when the negative base (which is -10) was squared altogether outside of the parenthesis. (-10²) still results in -100.

The only time that the result will produce a positive 100 is when you square -10 this way: (-10)² = 100 because the negative sign is included with the squaring of base through the parenthesis.

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