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[-] FatTony@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

My calculator says -2² = -4, so yeah...

[-] ByGourou@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 years ago

Isn't the "-" order of operations the same as a multiply ? I think I learned powers take priority over the "-" so your calculator would be right.
But either way if it can cause confusion you should use parentheses.

[-] SmartmanApps@programming.dev 1 points 2 years ago

I think I learned powers take priority over the “-”

Yes, Exponents is the 2nd-highest precedence (after Brackets) - BEDMAS.

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