Is there a difference between $(-5)^{4}$ and $-5^{4} ?$
Added by Richard T.
Step 1
On the other hand, $-5^{4}$ means that we are taking the fourth power of $5$ and then negating the result, which is $-(5 \cdot 5 \cdot 5 \cdot 5) = -625$. Show more…
Show all steps
Close
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Sanchit Jain and 98 other Algebra educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
Prerequisites
Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation
Yes or No? If No, give a reason. (a) Is the expression $\left(\frac{2}{3}\right)^{-2}$ equal to $\frac{3}{4} ?$ (b) Is there a difference between $(-5)^{4}$ and $-5^{4} ?$
Fundamentals
Exponents and Radicals
Explain how the expressions $(5 x)^{3}$ and $5 x^{3}$ are different.
Exponents and Polynomials
The Product Rule and Power Rules for Exponents
Recommended Textbooks
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
Algebra and Trigonometry
18,000,000+
Students on Numerade
Trusted by students at 8,000+ universities
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD