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The expression provided is:

\[
(-2)(-2)(-2)(-2)
\]

This is multiplying \(-2\) four times, which can be written using exponents as:

\[
(-2)^4
\]

So, the correct answer is \((-2)^4\), which is the option located on the bottom right of the choices in the image.

Would you like further explanation or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for further practice:
1. How would you express \( (3)(3)(3) \) using exponents?
2. What is \( (-2)^4 \) when fully simplified?
3. How do exponents affect negative numbers?
4. What is the difference between \( (-2)^4 \) and \( -2^4 \)?
5. How would you simplify \( (-3)(-3)(-3) \)?

**Tip**: Always remember that when a negative number is raised to an even power, the result is positive!

Write the expression using exponents: (-2)(-2)(-2)(-2)

Learn how to express (-2)(-2)(-2)(-2) using exponents. This problem introduces basic exponent rules and simplifies the expression to (-2)^4, suitable for Grade 6-8 students.

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