Evaluate -3^4

Problem

−3

Solution

1. Identify the order of operations. According to the rules of exponents, the power applies only to the base immediately to its left unless parentheses are present.

2. Interpret the expression. The expression −3 is equivalent to −(3) meaning the negative sign is applied after calculating the exponent.

3. Calculate the power. Multiply the base 3 by itself four times.

3×3×3×3=81

4. Apply the negative sign to the result of the exponentiation.

−81

Final Answer

−3=−81

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