
 equals 
7.
First, simplify 7 - 10 to -3. Your problem should look like: -2 × 

.
Second, since the power of 2 is even, the result will be positive. Your problem should look like: -2 × 

.
Third, simplify 

 to get 9. Your problem should look like: -2 × 

.
Fourth, simplify -2 × 

 to 2 × 

. Your problem should look like: 2 × 

 + 1.
Fifth, simplify 2 × 

 to 

. Your problem should look like: 

.
Sixth, simplify 

 to 6. Your problem should look like: 6 + 1.
Seventh, add 6 + 1. Your problem should look like: 7, which is your answer.