Question

Hey I have this math question, how exactly do I solve it and what is the answer?

Answer 1

81

Explanation:

(-3)⁴

You spread it apart like this.

(-3)⁴ = -3 × -3 × -3 × -3

Now multiply and don't forget the signs:

-3 × -3 × -3 × -3

-3 × -3 = 9 (positive because - × - = +)

9 × -3 × -3

9 × -3 = -27 (negative because + × - = -)

-27 × -3

-27 × -3 = 81 (positive again)

Answer 2

Raise −3 to the power of 4.

81