Mathematics

Raymond Montoya

29 December, 10:41

Is (-2n) ^4 = - 8n^4? Choose the best explanation for why or why not.

A. Yes; - 2 times 4 makes - 8, and the n becomes n^4.

B. Yes; for n = 1, (-2n) ^4 = - 8 x 1 not equal to - 8n^4

C. No; for values other than 0, (-2n) ^4 = 16n^4 not equal to - 8n^4.

D. No; the negative in front of the 2 means - 2n^4 needs to become 1/2n^4