Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

by Larson, Ron; Boswell, Laurie; Kanold, Timothy D.; Stiff, Lee

Published by McDougal Littell

ISBN 10: 0618595414

ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 1, Equations and Inequalities - 1.2 Evaluate and Simplify Algebraic Expressions - 1.2 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 13: 3

Answer

-81

Work Step by Step

The negative should not have been considered until after the number was raised to the exponent. Done correctly, the value is: $$-(3^4)=-81$$

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