Question

Evaluate the power (-2)^4.
a)-16
b)8
c) -8
d) 16

Answer 1

D) The answer is 16.

Explanation:

1) An even exponent will make any negative number turn into a positive number, so your answer must be positive.

2) You can just go by 2*2*2*2=16 to find out that the answer is 16.