Question

Multiplication can be represented as repeated addition. Repeated multiplication leads to exponents. Use what you know about multiplying signed numbers to evaluate each expression. (-3)3

Answer 1

-27

Explanation:

-3^3 (the number after ^ is the exponent)

-3 x -3 x -3

-3 x -3 = 9 (multiplying two negatives results in a positive)

9 x -3 = -27