question 5 (1 point)

evaluate.

\-4^2\

-16

16

8

-8

Question

question 5 (1 point)

evaluate.

\-4^2\

-16

16

8

-8

Accepted Answer

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(A) $-16$

(B) $16$

(C) $8$

(D) $-8$

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Apply order of operations

Evaluate the exponent

Apply the negative sign

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