SOLUTION: (-4m^4)^2 whats the correct answer for this expression

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: (-4m^4)^2 whats the correct answer for this expression      Log On


   

Question 322487: (-4m^4)^2 whats the correct answer for this expression
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
or simply put, %28-4m%5E4%29%5E2=16m%5E8


Alternative method:

%28-4m%5E4%29%5E2=%28-4%29%5E2%2A%28m%5E4%29%5E2=16m%5E%284%2A2%29=16m%5E8 which means that %28-4m%5E4%29%5E2=16m%5E8