How to solve
A power means repeated multiplication of the base. With a negative base in parentheses, the sign follows the exponent's parity.
Steps
- bⁿ multiplies b by itself n times.
- (−b)² is positive; (−b)³ is negative.
- Work one multiplication at a time to avoid slips.
Example
Evaluate (−3)^3.
- (−3)(−3) = 9.
- 9 · (−3) = −27.
Answer: -27
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