Question

question 5 (1 point)

evaluate.

\\-4^2\\

-16

16

8

-8

Explanation:

Apply order of operations

$$ -4^2 = -(4^2) $$

Evaluate the exponent

$$ 4^2 = 4 \times 4 = 16 $$

Apply the negative sign

$$ -(16) = -16 $$

Answer:

• (A) \(-16\) (Correct answer)
• (B) \(16\)
• (C) \(8\)
• (D) \(-8\)