Question

use an exponent to condense the expression below. then compute.

$-3 \times -3 \times -3 \times -3$

answer attempt 1 out of 2

type the base, then use the $a^b$ button or use the ^ symbol on your keyboard for the exponent.

condensed form:

answer:

Explanation:

Step1: Identify base and exponent

The expression is \(-3 \times -3 \times -3 \times -3\). The base is \(-3\) and it is multiplied 4 times, so the exponent is 4.
Condensed form: \((-3)^4\)

Step2: Compute the value

\((-3)^4 = (-3) \times (-3) \times (-3) \times (-3) = 9 \times 9 = 81\)

Answer:

Condensed Form: \(-3^4\) (Note: In some notations, \((-3)^4\) is also correct, but as per the input's instruction to type base then exponent, \(-3\) as base and \(4\) as exponent. However, mathematically \((-3)^4 = 81\) and \(-3^4=-81\), so the correct condensed form with proper grouping is \((-3)^4\).)