Question

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

Explanation:

Step1: Expand $(-4)^3$

$(-4) \times (-4) \times (-4)$

Step2: Calculate the product

$16 \times (-4) = -64$

Step3: Expand $(-8)^2$

$(-8) \times (-8)$

Step4: Calculate the product

$64$

Answer:

$(-4)^3 = -64$
$(-8)^2 = 64$