Item 1 Describe the difference between −34 and (−3)4.

A.−34 is the negative of 3 times 4. (−3)4 is negative 3 times 4.

B.−34 is the negative of 34, so the base is 3, and the exponent is 4, and its value is −81. C.(−3)4 has a base of −3, and an exponent of 4, and a value of 81.

D. There is no difference. They both have a base of −3 and an exponent of 4, and a value of 81.

E.−34 has a base of −3, and an exponent of 4, and a value of 81. (−3)4 is the negative of 34 , and a value of −81.