Evaluate Exponential Expression with Negative Base – Even Exponent

Explanation

\((-2)^4 = (-2)(-2)(-2)(-2)\). Multiply the first two factors: \((-2)(-2) = 4\). Multiply the last two: \((-2)(-2) = 4\). Then \(4 \times 4 = 16\). Since the exponent is even, the result is positive.