evaluate -2^4
To evaluate -2^4, first apply the exponent to the base (-2) and then determine the sign.
(-2)^4 = 16
Since there is a negative sign in front of the power, the result is negative.
Therefore, -2^4 = -16.
(-2)^4 = 16
Since there is a negative sign in front of the power, the result is negative.
Therefore, -2^4 = -16.