Question

how do i simplify a negative number with a negative exponent?

Answer 1

Example?

Answer 2

for example

Answer 3

If you have negative exponent,
flip it.
Example,
\[\large a^-2 \to \frac{1}{a^2}\]

Answer 4

also please tell me how the answer would be different if the -4 was in parentheses.

Answer 5

Ok,
\[\large -4^2 => -(4*4) =>-16\]
\[\large (-4)^2 => (-4*-4) =>16\]

Answer 6

alright, thanks.