That depends. (odd thing to say about a math problem, I know...)
If there are parentheses anywhere then it changes. But, without any it's 5*-4^2=-80
However, with parentheses it'll be positive ... 80
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No, a negative number times a negative number will equal a positive answer. e.g. -2 x-2 = 4 (a positive 4) e.g. -3 x -3 = 9 (positive)
It could equal both a negagtive number or a positive number. To get a definite positive or negative you times or divide. Well in addition and subtraction negative plus a negative equals a bigger negative. Kinda like -4+-4 =-8, but in multiplication and division 2 negatives equal a positive. -2 times-2 =positive 4.
lol dont be silly. google it. jk um, base is like 2. exponent is like to what power you are multiplying the base. 2^3 is 2 times 2 times 2 which equals 8
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