Tim wrote 16 as (-2)^4. is he correct?
Yes, he is correct. Since.....(−2)^4=(−2)(−2)(−2)*(−2)=(−2)^4=16
try it(-2)^4 means -2 times itself 4 times so -2 times -2 times -2 times -2=(-2 times -2) times (-2 times -2) remember that negative time negative=positive so (4) times (4)=16correct