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simplify (-4)^{-2}

Solution

simplify

(- 4)^{- 2}

Solution

\frac{1}{16}

+1

Decimal Notation

0.0625

Solution steps

(- 4)^{- 2}

Apply exponent rule:

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

(- 4)^{- 2} = \frac{1}{( - 4 ) ^{2}}

= \frac{1}{( - 4 ) ^{2}}

(- 4)^{2} = 16

= \frac{1}{16}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (-4)^{-2} ?
The solution to (-4)^{-2} is 1/16