Answer:
81
Step-by-step explanation:
(-3)⁴
You spread it apart like this.
(-3)⁴ = -3 × -3 × -3 × -3
Now multiply and don't forget the signs:
-3 × -3 × -3 × -3
-3 × -3 = 9 (positive because - × - = +)
9 × -3 × -3
9 × -3 = -27 (negative because + × - = -)
-27 × -3
-27 × -3 = 81 (positive again)
