To evaluate the expression [tex]\( -(8)^2 \)[/tex], follow these steps:
1. Identify the base and the exponent: The base is 8 and the exponent is 2.
2. Calculate the power: Raise 8 to the power of 2:
[tex]\[
8^2 = 8 \times 8 = 64
\][/tex]
3. Apply the negative sign: The negative sign outside the parentheses applies to the entire result obtained from the exponentiation:
[tex]\[
-(8^2) = -64
\][/tex]
Thus, the value of the expression [tex]\( -(8)^2 \)[/tex] is [tex]\(-64\)[/tex].
