Study the expression. What is the value of the expression when m=2 and n= –3? (4m–3n2)2
1. Apply the product of powers: 42 m–6n4
2. Substitute values for variables: (4)2(2)–6(–3)4
3. Apply the negative exponent:
(4)2(−3)4
26
Complete the steps to evaluate the expression.
Written as an improper fraction, the expression has a value of .
2
8