SOLUTION: I am having trouble with these problems. I followed the rules but I keep getting the wrong answer. 1)24(-2)^5 2)(2^1)^2 Could you please show all the steps. Thank You.

Algebra ->  Exponents-negative-and-fractional -> SOLUTION: I am having trouble with these problems. I followed the rules but I keep getting the wrong answer. 1)24(-2)^5 2)(2^1)^2 Could you please show all the steps. Thank You.      Log On


   



Question 76993: I am having trouble with these problems. I followed the rules but I keep getting the wrong answer.
1)24(-2)^5
2)(2^1)^2
Could you please show all the steps. Thank You.

Answer by THANApHD(104) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
24(-2)^5
= 24 x [(-2)x(-2)x(-2)x(-2)x(-2)]
= 24 x (-32)
= -768



(2^1)^2
=(2)^2
=4