Evaluating Exponents Worksheet
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Evaluating Exponents Worksheet
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Worked Example
Problem: Evaluate: (−2)⁴
- (−2)⁴ = (−2) × (−2) × (−2) × (−2)— Multiply the base by itself 4 times.
- (−2) × (−2) = 4— Negative × negative = positive.
- 4 × (−2) = −8, then −8 × (−2) = 16— Continue multiplying.
Answer: 16
Frequently Asked Questions
The exponent tells how many times to multiply the base by itself. 4³ means 4 × 4 × 4 = 64.
Any nonzero number raised to 0 equals 1. For example, 7⁰ = 1.
Even exponent → positive result. Odd exponent → negative result. Note: (−3)² = 9, but −3² = −9.