Question

Evaluate the expression. $$a^{4}+8 \text { when } a=10$$

Short answer

The value of the expression \(a^{4}+8\) when \(a=10\) is 10,008.

Step-by-step solution

Substitute the value of a into the expression

Replace \(a\) with 10 in the expression. This gives: \(10^{4}+8\)

Perform exponentiation

Calculate the value of \(10^{4}\), which is 10,000.

Perform the addition

Add 8 to 10,000, which equals 10,008.