SOLUTION: Can you please help me. the directions are evaluate the exponential expression. Write as a fraction in the simplest form. 14. 4(4-2) the -2 this is an exponent negativ

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the directions are evaluate the exponential expression. Write as a fraction in the simplest form.

14. 4(4-2) the -2 this is an exponent negative 2
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Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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A negative exponent means the reciprocal. 4%5E-2=+1%2F4%5E2 so 4%284%5E-2%29=4%28+1%2F4%5E2%29+=+1%2F4

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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4(4-2) the -2 this is an exponent negative 2
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4(4-2)^(-2)
= 4(2)^-2
= 4*(1/4) = 1
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Cheers,
Stan H.