Question

5. Which of the following statements is true?

A) -42 = -16 = (-4)2

B) -42 = 16 = (-4)

C) -42 = -16 and (-4)2 = 16

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

Answer 2

The answer is C, not A. Exponent without parentheses on a negative base will be negative, and exponent with parentheses on a negative base will be positive.