Solve the Expression: 4² - 4³ (Exponent Subtraction)

Solve the following exercise and circle the correct answer:

$4^2-4^3=$

To solve the expression $4^2 - 4^3$, we start by evaluating each power separately:

• Calculate $4^2$:
  $4^2$ means $4$ multiplied by itself, which is $4 \times 4 = 16$.

• Calculate$4^3$:
  $4^3$ means $4$ multiplied by itself three times, which is $4 \times 4 \times 4 = 64$.

Next, substitute these values back into the expression:

• $4^2 - 4^3 = 16 - 64$

Perform the subtraction:

• $16 - 64 = -48$

Thus, the correct answer is $-48$.