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5. Which of the following statements is true? A) -42 = -16 = (-4)2 B) -42 = 16 = (-4) C) -42 = -16 and (-4)2 = 16
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5. Which of the following statements is true?

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

B) -42 = 16 = (-4)

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

5. Which of the following statements is true? A) -42 = -16 = (-4)2 B) -42 = 16 = (-4) C-example-1
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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.
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