1.1 Integers and Rational Numbers

www.ck12.orgFor even powers of negative numbers, the answer will always be positive. Pairs can be made with each number andthe negatives will be cancelled out.(−2) 4 = (−2)(−2)(−2)(−2) = (−2)(−2) · (−2)(−2) = +16For odd powers of negative numbers, the answer is always negative. Paris can be made but there will still be onenegative number unpaired making the answer negative.(−2) 5 = (−2)(−2)(−2)(−2)(−2) = (−2)(−2) · (−2)(−2) · (−2) = −3258