Write the Expression with Only Positive Exponents and Evaluate If $$- ( - 2 ) ^ { - 2 }$$

Multiple Choice

Write the expression with only positive exponents and evaluate if possible. Assume all variables represent nonzero real
numbers.
- $$- ( - 2 ) ^ { - 2 }$$

A) $- \frac { 1 } { 4 }$
B) $- 4$
C) $\frac { 1 } { 4 }$
D) 4