SOLUTION: Why is -4 to the 2nd power =-16, and not =16? isn't -4 to the 2nd -4x-4? I don't understand how it becomes -4x4=-16

Question 1159271: Why is -4 to the 2nd power =-16, and not =16? isn't -4 to the 2nd -4x-4? I don't understand how it becomes -4x4=-16
Found 4 solutions by Alan3354, ikleyn, math_helper, MathTherapy:
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Why is -4 to the 2nd power =-16, and not =16? isn't -4 to the 2nd -4x-4? I don't understand how it becomes -4x4=-16
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Answer by ikleyn(52957)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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2 * 2 = 4 4 * 4 = 16 (-4) * 4 = -16 4 * (-4) = -16 (-4) * (-4) = 16.

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Answer by math_helper(2461)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Your understanding is correct.

-4 to the 2nd power is 16.

Answer by MathTherapy(10560)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Why is -4 to the 2nd power =-16, and not =16? isn't -4 to the 2nd -4x-4? I don't understand how it becomes -4x4=-16

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