What is the value of: -9^7 + 9^9 ?

What is the value of: -9^7 + 9^9 ?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

80(9^7)

Steps/Work

-9^7 + 9^9 = 9^7 (-1 + 9^2) = 9^7 (-1 + 81) = 80 (9^7), Answer E.