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?

She used the wrong number as a repeated factor and should have evaluatedNegative 2 times 2 times 2 times 2 times 2 times 2 times 2 times 2.

She used the wrong number as a repeated factor and should have evaluated Negative (8 times 8).

She misinterpreted the exponential form and should have multiplied –2 and 8.

She made a sign error when multiplying and should have had 256 as a final answer.