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simplify (-2)^{-2}

Solution

simplify

(- 2)^{- 2}

Solution

\frac{1}{4}

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Decimal Notation

0.25

Solution steps

(- 2)^{- 2}

Apply exponent rule:

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

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

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

(- 2)^{2} = 4

= \frac{1}{4}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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