SOLUTION: what would i do if i had (1/2) with a -4 as a exponent and i have no clue how to do this.. please help

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Question 391556: what would i do if i had (1/2) with a -4 as a exponent and i have no clue how to do this.. please help
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Recall:
x%5E%28-n%29+=+1%2Fx%5Enso %281%2F2%29%5E%28-4%29+=+1%2F%281%2F2%29%5E4=1%2F%281%2F16%29+=+16