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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The value of -4 2 is Attention the 2 is a exponent

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So -4 squared?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

That would be 16 because -4*-4=16

zepdrix (zepdrix):

Hey Skylar :)

zepdrix (zepdrix):

Make sure you understand the difference between these: \(\Large\rm -4^2=-16\) \(\Large\rm (-4)^2=16\). In the second case, the brackets are telling us to `square the negative sign` as well.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you Guys So much

OpenStudy (phi):

to show exponents, you can write it (-4)^2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ok thx

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Did we help?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes Thank you

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Great!

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