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16a^{8}-a^{4}\left(-a\right)^{4}
To multiply powers of the same base, add their exponents. Add 1 and 7 to get 8.
16a^{8}-a^{4}\left(-1\right)^{4}a^{4}
Expand \left(-a\right)^{4}.
16a^{8}-a^{4}a^{4}
Calculate -1 to the power of 4 and get 1.
16a^{8}-a^{8}
To multiply powers of the same base, add their exponents. Add 4 and 4 to get 8.
15a^{8}
Combine 16a^{8} and -a^{8} to get 15a^{8}.
16a^{8}-a^{4}\left(-a\right)^{4}
To multiply powers of the same base, add their exponents. Add 1 and 7 to get 8.
16a^{8}-a^{4}\left(-1\right)^{4}a^{4}
Expand \left(-a\right)^{4}.
16a^{8}-a^{4}a^{4}
Calculate -1 to the power of 4 and get 1.
16a^{8}-a^{8}
To multiply powers of the same base, add their exponents. Add 4 and 4 to get 8.
15a^{8}
Combine 16a^{8} and -a^{8} to get 15a^{8}.