-4 to the power of 3 - 9/-3
2006-09-20 17:51:17 · 4 answers · asked by Just Me 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Your question's representation is a little vague. There are two possible interpretations to this question:
(1) -4 to the third power, minus 9/-3.
or
(2) -4 to the (3 - 9/-3) power.
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ANSWERS
(1) -4 * -4 * -4 = -64
-64 - (9/-3)
-64 + (9/3)
-64 + 3
-61
(2) -4 ^ (3 - (-9/3))
-4 ^ 6
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2006-09-20 17:56:02 · answer #1 · answered by Doug 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
18 1/3
2006-09-21 01:00:24 · answer #2 · answered by grooviechez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
-4^[3-(9/-3)]
order of operations
solve for exponent [3-(9/-3)] = 3 - (-3) = 6
so -4^6. Take it from there.
2006-09-21 00:55:49 · answer #3 · answered by randyken 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cutie, they are right - 4 to the sixth power.
2006-09-21 00:59:38 · answer #4 · answered by MaqAtak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋