Question

Use the properties of integer exponents to simplify the expression and parentheses -4 a with a small four on top and also more parentheses with a -2 and a with a small two on top with the answer. Be 8A with a small six or eight with a small two or -8 with a small six or eight with a small eight on top.

Answer 1

It looks like you're asking to simplify an expression involving integer exponents. Based on your description, I'll interpret your notation:

1. \(-4a^4\) is the first term.
2. \(-2a^2\) is the second term.
3. You seem to be asking how this expression could be simplified in relation to \(8a^6\) or possibly \(-8a^8\).

Here are the steps to simplify \( -4a^4 \) and \( -2a^2 \):

1. If we assume you are asking to combine \(-4a^4\) and \(-2a^2\), then they cannot be combined directly since they are not like terms.

2. You can factor out the common term:
\[
-2a^2(-2a^2 - 1)
\]

Please confirm or clarify the expression you want to simplify or combine, and I would be happy to assist further!