Question

What are the values of (-2)^4 and -2^4?

8 and -8
16 and 16
-8 and -8
16 and -16

Answer 1

1-24
Determine the sign
24
Write as a multiplication
2×2×2×2
Multiply
Solution
16

-24
Write as a multiplication
-2×2×2×2
Multiply
Solution
-16

Answer 2

Choice: D

16 and - 16