Question

evaluate.
$(-4)^2 = \square$
$(-8)^3 = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Evaluate squared negative number

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

Step2: Calculate the product

$(-4) \times (-4) = 16$

Step3: Evaluate cubed negative number

$(-8)^3 = (-8) \times (-8) \times (-8)$

Step4: Calculate the product

$(-8) \times (-8) \times (-8) = 64 \times (-8) = -512$

Answer:

$(-4)^2 = 16$
$(-8)^3 = -512$