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.

(-2)^5

Answer 1

-32

Explanation:

Raise

−

2

to the power of

5

.

−

32

Answer 2

When using exponents, the base number is multiplied by that amount if times.

So, (-2)^5 =

-2 * -2 * -2 * -2 * -2 = -32