Perform the indicated operation. $- 4 ^ { 3 }$
A) $- 64$
B) 64
C) $- 12$
D) 12
E) 4

Name: Perform the indicated operation. $- 4 ^ { 3 }$ A) $- 64$ B) 64 C) $- 12$ D) 12 E) 4
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In exponential notation, the exponent applies only to the base immediately preceding it. So, $-4^3$ means $-1*(4^3)$ which is equal to $-1*64 = -64$. Therefore, the correct choice is A) $-64$.

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Perform the Indicated Operation $- 4 ^ { 3 }$ A) $- 64$