Question

If a base is negative, how will you know whether the answer is positive or negative before evaluating it?

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(Talking about exponents in this question)

Answer 1

You can determine if the answer is positive or negative because the even numbers are positive and the odd numbers are negative

Answer 2

Sample Response: 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.