How do parentheses affect the final answer for an expression? Why is (-2)^4 different than -2^4

How do parentheses affect the final answer for an expression? Why is (-2)^4 different than -2^4
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thats different FROM

-2^4=-(2^4)=-16

(-2)^4=+16
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There isn't a difference, and the answer to this is -8.
by Level 1 User (740 points)
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No difference whatsoever, parentheses are there, for this expression, so they don't confuse you.
by Level 1 User (740 points)
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