Solve: Finding the Negative Absolute Value of 3⁴

Question

34= -\lvert3^4\rvert=

Step-by-Step Solution

First, calculate the fourth power of 3: 34=81 3^4 = 81 .

Then, apply the absolute value:
since 81 is positive, 81=81 \lvert 81 \rvert = 81 .

Finally, apply the negative sign outside the absolute value: 81=81 -\lvert 81 \rvert = -81 .

Answer

81 -81