Answer
The simplified one is $\frac{1}{16}$
Work Step by Step
To solve
= $(-2)^{-4}$
= $\frac{1}{(-2)^{4}}$
= $\frac{1}{16}$ --> as $(-2)^{4}$ is 16 because you are multiplying -2 four times so (-)(-)(-)(-) = +
Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)
by Charles, Randall I.
Published by
Prentice Hall
ISBN 10:
0133281140
ISBN 13:
978-0-13328-114-9
Chapter 7 - Exponents and Exponential Functions - 7-2 Multiplying Powers With the Same Base - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 431: 65
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