Question

If x negative squared = 16, what is the value of x squared?

A. 1/16
B. 1/4
C. 2
D. 4
E. 12

Answer 1

I think it a because 1over 16 can equal positive 16

Answer 2

Explanation:

`x^(-2)=16\\\\(1)/(x^(2))=16\\\\`

Cross multiplication,

`1=16x^(2)\\\\(1)/(16)=x^(2)`