Question

A) The value of (-1) to the power 55 is =
b) The value of (-1) to the power 500 is =
pls tell me.....​

Answer 1

Answer:

a. -1

b. 1

Odd power : -1

Even power: 1

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

A)

${( - 1)}^{55}$

55 is odd no. and the negetive sign of 1 could be only removed when it's power is even but here it is 55(odd)

so, (-1) to power 55 will be -1

B)

${( - 1)}^{500}$

in this case, the power of -1 is even ....so the answer will be positive

so, (-1) to power 500 is 1

[ 1 raise to power anything is equal to 1 ( only the sign differs) ]