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How do I find the value of 16 to the -3/2 power?

How do I find the value of 16 to the -3/2 power?-example-1
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Hello!

Step-by-step explanation:

First, used exponent rules.


a^-^b=(1)/(a^b)


(1)/(16^3^/^2)=64

Then factor by the numbers.


4^2=16=4^2


(4^2)(3)/(2)


4^3

Refine.


4^3=4*4*4=64


=(1)/(64)

Answer: →
(1)/(64)

Hope this helps!

Thanks!

-Charlie

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