Question

What is 9 to the first power times (-2)3?
(A) -27
(B) 36
(C) -72
(D) 27

Answer 1

-72

Explanation:

9*(-2)³ = 9*(-8) = -72

Answer 2

(C) -72

Explanation:

`9^1*(-2)^3`

Any number to the exponent of 1 is equal to themselves

`= 9*(-2)^3`

Solve the exponent and multiply

`= 9*(-8)\\=-72`

I hope this helps!