Question

Simplify 4^(-2)

Please I need help

Answer 1

Explanation: This question's it's about the order of operations. P-parenthesis, E-exponents, M-multiply, D-divide, A-add, and S-subtract. It can also go left to right.

remove parenthesis first.

exponent rule by the fraction.

`(1)/(4^2)=4^2=4*4=16`

`\boxed{1/16}`

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

You would start off by making it a fraction so that the exponent is positive. That would make it 1/4^2. Then you would simplify by squaring 4 and you would end up with 1/16.