1. The problem is to understand the expression $-\propto -1$ and what it means. 2. The symbol $\propto$ means "is proportional to." So $a \propto b$ means $a$ is proportional to $b$, or $a = k b$ for some constant $k$. 3. Here, the expression is $-\propto -1$, which is incomplete because $\propto$ relates two quantities. 4. If the intention is to say "negative something is proportional to negative one," then it means $-x \propto -1$ which implies $-x = k(-1)$ or $-x = -k$. 5. Simplifying, $-x = -k$ means $x = k$, so $x$ is proportional to $1$. 6. In summary, $-x \propto -1$ implies $x \propto 1$. 7. Without more context or variables, the expression $-\propto -1$ alone is not a valid mathematical statement. Final answer: The expression $-\propto -1$ is incomplete and needs variables to make sense. If it means $-x \propto -1$, then $x \propto 1$.