Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

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: 9

Answer

$-2^5=-32$

Work Step by Step

NOTE: A huge mistake is to consider the negative sign as part of the base. If the negative sign is not in parenthesis, it is NOT in the base. $-2^5= -2^3 * 2^2 = -8*4 = -32$
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