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Consider the example below. Explain in your own words why the equation is wrong. (4^-2)^2=1/16 Someone please help! Please answer in your own words
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Consider the example below. Explain in your own words why the equation is wrong. (4^-2)^2=1/16

Someone please help! Please answer in your own words

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The above equation is false because it equals to 1/256. If the exponent outside of the parenthesis was removed, the equation would be correct.
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