Question

Write 16^-1 as powers of 4

Answer 1

`4^(-2)`

Explanation:

note that 16 = 4²

using the rule of exponents

•
`(a^m)^(n)` =
`a^(mn)`

given

`16^(-1)`

=
`(4^2)^(-1)`

=
`4^(2(-1))`

=
`4^(-2)`