6(-1)^2 + 4(-1)^5
First, we need to simplify the exponents:
(-1)^2 = 1(-1)^5 = -1
Now plug these values back into the equation:
61 + 4(-1)
Simplify the equation further:
6 + (-4)
Finally, add the numbers together:
6 - 4 = 2
Therefore, 6(-1)^2 + 4(-1)^5 = 2.
6(-1)^2 + 4(-1)^5
First, we need to simplify the exponents:
(-1)^2 = 1
(-1)^5 = -1
Now plug these values back into the equation:
61 + 4(-1)
Simplify the equation further:
6 + (-4)
Finally, add the numbers together:
6 - 4 = 2
Therefore, 6(-1)^2 + 4(-1)^5 = 2.