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simplify (0.5)^{-2}

Solution

simplify

(0.5)^{- 2}

Solution

4

Solution steps

0. 5^{- 2}

Apply exponent rule:

a^{- b} = \frac{1}{a ^{b}}

0. 5^{- 2} = \frac{1}{0. 5 ^{2}}

= \frac{1}{0. 5 ^{2}}

0. 5^{2} = 0.25

= \frac{1}{0.25}

Divide the numbers:

\frac{1}{0.25} = 4

= 4

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (0.5)^{-2} ?
The solution to (0.5)^{-2} is 4