Let's evaluate the expression:

$(-8)^2 \times (-8 - -9)$

Step 1: Simplify $(-8)^2$

$(-8)^2 = (-8) \times (-8) = 64$

Step 2: Simplify the expression inside the parentheses $(-8 - -9)$

$-8 - (-9) = -8 + 9 = 1$

Step 3: Multiply the results

$64 \times 1 = 64$

So, the value of the expression is 64.

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Related Questions:

1. What is the general rule for squaring negative numbers?
2. How do you handle subtraction of negative numbers?
3. What happens when multiplying any number by 1?
4. Can squaring a negative number ever result in a negative value?
5. How does the order of operations (PEMDAS) apply to this problem?

Tip:

When subtracting negative numbers, remember that it’s the same as adding the positive equivalent.