SOLUTION: 2^-2 * 4^2 =

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Question 249720: 2^-2 * 4^2 =
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A negative exponent really means a fraction. Therefore:

%282%5E-2%29%284%5E2%29

%281%2F%282%5E2%29%29%2816%29

%281%2F4%29%2816%2F1%29

16%2F4

4 <--- here's your answer!