SOLUTION: Short Answer: Simplify the following expression, and rewrite it in an equivalent form with positive exponents. (4x^-2)^-2

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Question 563832: Short Answer: Simplify the following expression, and rewrite it in an equivalent form with positive exponents.
(4x^-2)^-2


Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(4x^-2)^-2
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= (4/x^2)^(-2)
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= (x^2/4)^2
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= x^4/16
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Cheers,
Stan H.