Is it true that - a^n = (-a) ^n IF:

a = 3;

n = 2, 3, 4, 5?

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Mathematics

Damien Cooper

30 March, 05:58

Is it true that - a^n = (-a) ^n IF:

a = 3;

n = 2, 3, 4, 5?

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Simone Hanson · Answer 1

No, it is not true

Because (-a) ^n some times gives a^n (with even powers) and other times gives - a^n (with odd powers)

But - a^n always gives negative!

Is it true that - a^n = (-a) ^n IF:a = 3;n = 2, 3, 4, 5?

Is it true that - a^n = (-a) ^n IF:

a = 3;

n = 2, 3, 4, 5?