Which expressions are equivalent to 4^-2 x 7^-2

Nakajima asked Nov 15, 2023

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Nakajima asked Nov 15, 2023

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Answer:

(1)/(784)

Explanation:

4⁻² * 7⁻²

Use the Negative Exponent Property: x⁻ⁿ =
(1)/(x^n)

$4^(-2)*7^(-2)\\\\ (1)/(4^2)*(1)/(7^2)\\\\ (1)/(16)*(1)/(49)\\\\ (1)/(784)$

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Buchannon answered Nov 19, 2023

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