PEMDAS.....parenthesis, exponents, multiplication/division, addition/subtraction
so step 2 is solving the exponents <==
ANSWER

EXPLANATION
The given exponentiial expression is

We simplify using the rule:

We apply this property to get:

We simplify to get;

We rewrite as a positive index to get;

Answer:
B) BC
Step-by-step explanation:
because im just right lol.
Answer:
negative
Step-by-step explanation:
the reason why is it is -2 and that makes it negative