Haley’s work evaluating (Negative 2) Superscript 8 is shown below.

(Negative 2) Superscript 8 = (negative 2) (negative 2) (negative 2) (negative 2) (negative 2) (negative 2) (negative 2) (negative 2) = negative 256

Which statement best describe Haley’s first error?

Haley’s work evaluating (Negative 2) Superscript 8 is shown below.

(Negative 2) Superscript 8 = (negative 2) (negative 2) (negative 2) (negative 2) (negative 2) (negative 2) (negative 2) (negative 2) = negative 256

Which statement best describe Haley’s first error?