Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 0 - Section 0.2 - Exponents and Radicals - Exercises - Page 16: 9

Answer

$$16$$

Work Step by Step

$$(\frac{1}{4})^{-2}$$ 1. Follow BEDMAS and put the fraction over 1. $$(\frac{1}{1/4})^{2}$$ 2. Square the numerator and the denominator of the fraction. $$1^{2}\div4^{2}$$. 3. Flip the numerator and the denominator of the new fraction to get: $$\frac{16}{1} or 16$$.
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