Asked by Zion

need help with this problem of reasoning quantitively. simplify

(-2)to the 3rd power -2 to the 5th power
Answered by Brady
((-2)^3) - (2^5)=

-2^3 is -8
2^5 is 32

-8 - 32 = ? - I think you'll be able to do the rest, so what is the final answer?

I hope this helps! :)
Answered by Zion
24? when u have 2 negatives it's a positive.

thanks Brody
Answered by Brady
-8 - 32 = -40

I got my answer off of the Google calculator and my computer calculator.

In order to get 24, you would have -8 - -32 = 24. In this case, it's not.

You are mistakenly subtracting a negative from a negative. I know that when a negative number is subtracting a negative number, it equals a positive.

In this case you aren't subtracting a negative from a negative. You are doing a negative subtracted by a positive. Therefore, the answer is -40 and not 24.

I hope this helps you understand, and you're welcome!:)
Answered by Zion
Thx Brady. Sorry took me long to respond. But I worked it out. I got what you were saying. had a mixup with my signs!
Answered by Brady
You're welcome Zion! I am glad that you figured it out, and I am glad you understand how to do it. :)
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