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Match the Expression to Its Value
publish date: 2026/05/04 20:29:50.294008 UTC
Match each exponential expression to its correct evaluated value.
\((-1)^4\) = (1)
\((-2)^3\) = (2)
\(-3^2\) = (3)
\((-3)^2\) = (4)
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-8
9
-9
1
Correct Answer
(1) 1
(2) -8
(3) -9
(4) 9
Explanation
\((-1)^4 = 1\) (even power). \((-2)^3 = -8\) (odd power). \(-3^2 = -(3 \cdot 3) = -9\) (base is 3, not −3). \((-3)^2 = 9\) (base is −3, even power).
Reference
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