SOLUTION: (w^-4)^2

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Question 228548: (w^-4)^2
Answer by JenniferTutors(83) About Me  (Show Source):
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Ok, for this problem:
%28w%5E-4%29%5E2
You first multiply 2 by -4 (the exponents) and you're left with:
w%5E-8
Next small step is that you cannot have a negative exponent:
1%2Fw%5E8