Evaluate (-4)^2

Problem

(−4)2

Solution

1. Identify the base and the exponent in the expression. The base is −4 and the exponent is 2

2. Apply the definition of an exponent, which indicates that the base should be multiplied by itself the number of times specified by the exponent.

(−4)×(−4)

3. Multiply the two negative numbers. Recall that the product of two negative numbers is a positive number.

4×4=16

Final Answer

(−4)2=16

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