pow(-1,0) = 1, -1**0 = -1, why?

[Dave Brueck]

Operator precedence:

>>> (-1)**0
1

>>> -(1**0)
-1

-Dave

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> [mailto:python-list-admin at python.org]On Behalf Of Kirby Urner
> Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2000 11:44 AM
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> Subject: pow(-1,0) = 1, -1**0 = -1, why?
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>  Python 2.0 (#8, Oct 16 2000, 17:27:58) [MSC 32 bit (Intel)] on win32
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>  IDLE 0.6 -- press F1 for help
>  
>  >>> -1**0
>  -1
>  >>> pow(-1,0)
>  1
>  >>> -10**0
>  -1
>  >>> pow(-10,0)
>  1
> 
> 
> These are inconsistent.  I think pow() is giving the right answer.
> 
> Kirby
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