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Self Check – Opposite of a Square
publish date: 2026/05/04 20:29:48.124934 UTC
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Evaluate: \(-4^2\)
Correct Answer
-16
Explanation
Since there are no parentheses, the base is \(4\), not \(-4\). So \(-4^2 = -(4 \times 4) = -(16) = -16\).
Reference
Mathematics for college students