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

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

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I think it a because 1over 16 can equal positive 16
User Xpagesbeast
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Answer:

Explanation:


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

Cross multiplication,


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

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