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Evaluate 1/2a^-4b^2 for a=-2 and b=4
A) 2
B) 1/2
C)3
D)4

User Alfreda
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Answer:

1/2

Explanation:

User Havnar
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Answer:

The answer to your question is: letter B) 1/2

Explanation:

Data

a = -2

b = 4

Equation

(1/2)a⁻⁴b²

Substitution

= (1/2)(-2)⁻⁴(4)²

= (1/2) (1 /2⁴)(4)²

= 1/2 (1/16) (16)

= 16 / 32

= 1 / 2

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