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Sort by Sign and Value – Even/Odd Negative Factors
publish date: 2026/05/07 07:22:12.257564 UTC
volume_mutePlease drag and drop the options to sort them
Each expression below has a negative result or a positive result. Drag them in order: negative results first, then positive results.
\((-1)^{8}\)
\((-2)^{3}\)
\((-1)^{5}\)
\((-3)^{4}\)
Correct Answer
(1) \((-2)^{3}\)
(2) \((-1)^{5}\)
(3) \((-1)^{8}\)
(4) \((-3)^{4}\)
Explanation
Evaluate each: \((-2)^3 = -8\) (odd → negative), \((-1)^5 = -1\) (odd → negative), \((-1)^8 = 1\) (even → positive), \((-3)^4 = 81\) (even → positive). Negatives first: \(-8, -1\) then positives: \(1, 81\).
Reference
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