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4 to the 2nd power multiplied by 4 to the negative 3 power

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the answer is : 1/4 or 0.25

User Garnet
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Note that for negatives, flip the place of the number, and change the power to positive

4^-3 = 1/(4³)

Multiply

1 x 4² = 4²

Divide. Note that when dividing powers with the same base, subtract the powers

4²/4³ = 1/4

1/4 is your answer

hope this helps

User Jan Matousek
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