SOLUTION: Please help me solve this equation: 4x squared to the negative second power. (4x^2)^-2. I came up with 1/16x to the negative fourth power then simplified to 1/16x to the fou

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Question 352365: Please help me solve this equation: 4x squared to the negative second power. (4x^2)^-2.

I came up with 1/16x to the negative fourth power then simplified to 1/16x to the fourth power. Is this correct?
Found 2 solutions by Edwin McCravy, Alan3354:
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060) About Me  (Show Source):
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(4x^2)^-2.
= 1%2F16x%5E4
That's what it is.