Question

check here for instructional material to complete this problem. perform the exponentiation by hand. then use a calculator to check your work. \\( -8^2 \\) \\( -8^2 = \square \\) (type an integer or a simplified fraction.)

Explanation:

Step1: Understand the exponentiation order

The expression is \(-8^2\). The exponentiation operation \(8^2\) is performed first, then the negative sign is applied.
\(8^2 = 8\times8 = 64\)

Step2: Apply the negative sign

Now, apply the negative sign to the result of \(8^2\). So, \(-8^2=-64\)

Answer:

\(-64\)