SOLUTION: Evaluate the function. p(n)= 2^n; find p(-2)

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Question 670906: Evaluate the function.
p(n)= 2^n; find p(-2)
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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p(n)= 2^n; find p(-2)
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p(-2) = 2^(-2) = 1/2^2 = 1/4
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
p(n) = 2%5En
p(-2) = 2%5E-2
=1%2F2%5E2
=1%2F4
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highlight_green%28p%28-2%29+=+1%2F4+=+4%5E-1%29
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