cuppykittyy
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  • 13-11-2018
  • Mathematics
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Simplify 4^(-2)

Please I need help

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Alexisgrab
Alexisgrab Alexisgrab
  • 13-11-2018
You would start off by making it a fraction so that the exponent is positive. That would make it 1/4^2. Then you would simplify by squaring 4 and you would end up with 1/16.
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CharlieBrown2002
CharlieBrown2002 CharlieBrown2002
  • 13-11-2018

Explanation: This question's it's about the order of operations. P-parenthesis, E-exponents, M-multiply, D-divide, A-add, and S-subtract. It can also go left to right.

remove parenthesis first.

exponent rule by the fraction.

[tex]\frac{1}{4^2}=4^2=4*4=16[/tex]

[tex]\boxed{1/16}[/tex]

Hope this helps!

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