Question

Simplify. left parenthesis negative 8 right parenthesis squared

Answer 1

The solution of
`(-8)^(2)` is 64.

Explanation:

In Mathematics when two negative numbers are multiplied the result is a positive number, i.e.
`-a*-b=ab`.

The expression to be solved is:
`(-8)^(2)`

Solve the above expression as follows:

`(-8)^(2)=(-8)* (-8)=64`

Thus, the solution of
`(-8)^(2)` is 64.