Solve -(7²): Understanding the Order of Operations with Negative Squares

The given problem asks us to evaluate the expression $-(7)^2$. To solve this, we must correctly handle the operations of exponentiation and negation.

Firstly, examine $(7)^2$:
- $(7)^2$ means multiplying 7 by itself.
- Calculating this gives: $7 \times 7 = 49$.

Next, apply the negative sign to the result:
- The expression $-(7)^2$ indicates that we apply the negative sign to the result of $(7)^2$.
- Therefore, multiply the result by $-1$:
$-1 \times 49 = -49$.

Thus, the correct evaluation of the expression is $-49$.

Thus, the solution to this problem is $-49$.