Question

I have to simplify the answer (-4p)^4

Answer 1

take the the four to the fourth power and also take the p to the fourth power.

Answer 2

Since your exponent is even, you will have a positive value. What do you get when you do this?

Answer 3

16

Answer 4

256

Answer 5

YES! That is correct, now also take the "p" to the same power and combine them. What do you get?

Answer 6

256P^4

Answer 7

is that right

Answer 8

that is correct.

Answer 9

wow thanks

Answer 10

Sure, np. Just remember to always distribute the values and abide by the rules of distributing. I.e. Polynomials (2x+1)^2 use the FOIL method.