If a base isn't negative how will you know whether the answer is positive or negative before evaluating it

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Obie

20 December, 03:06

If a base isn't negative how will you know whether the answer is positive or negative before evaluating it

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Leia Finley · Answer 1

Whether the answer is positive or negative depends on whether the exponent is odd or even. An odd exponent results in a negative value. An even exponent results in a positive value.

German Collins · Answer 2

when evaluating a power with a negative base, the solution is positive or negative depending on whether the exponent is odd or even. if odd, the value will be negative. if even, the value will be positive.