The exponent tells how many times to multiply the base.
ⓐ The exponent is 4 and the base is −2. We raise −2 to the fourth power.
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(−2)4 |
| Write in expanded form. |
(−2)(−2)(−2)(−2) |
| Multiply. |
4(−2)(−2) |
| Multiply. |
−8(−2) |
| Multiply. |
16 |
ⓑ The exponent is 4 and the base is 2. We raise 2 to the fourth power and then take the opposite.
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−24 |
| Write in expanded form. |
−(2⋅2⋅2⋅2) |
| Multiply. |
−(4⋅2⋅2) |
| Multiply. |
−(8⋅2) |
| Multiply. |
−16 |