which of the following simplifies to a negative number?

A ) -4^-4
B ) (-4)^-4
C ) 4^-4
D ) 1/4^-4

The correct answer is A) -4^-4. When a negative number is raised to an even power, it will always result in a positive number. Therefore, choices B) and C) both simplify to positive numbers. Choice D) simplifies to 4^4 which equals 256, also a positive number. Only choice A) simplifies to a negative number.