SOLUTION: how do i figure (-3) to the 4th power?

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Question 552173: how do i figure (-3) to the 4th power?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
how do i figure (-3) to the 4th power?
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(-3)^4 = (-3)(-3)(-3)(-3) = (-1)^4*(3)^4 = 1*81 = 81
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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