SOLUTION: Please help with the following: (16b^-2)^-1/2 Solution: b/4 When I work this problem, I get 4b. (16b^-2)^-1/2 = (16/b^2)^-1/2 = (16)^-1/2 / (b^2)^-1/2 = 1/4 / 1/b = 4b

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(16b^-2)^-1/2 Solution: b/4
When I work this problem, I get 4b.
(16b^-2)^-1/2
= (16/b^2)^-1/2
= (16)^-1/2 / (b^2)^-1/2
= 1/4 / 1/b
= 4b
Where am I going wrong? Thanks!

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(16b^-2)^-1/2 = 16^(-1/2)b^1 = b/√16 = b/4
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