SOLUTION: I need help with a question like this one k to the power of -4 how do i do those kind of questions?

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Question 678319: I need help with a question like this one k to the power of -4 how do i do those kind of questions?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the idea that x%5E%28-p%29+=+1%2F%28x%5Ep%29 where 'p' is some positive number.

So k%5E%28-4%29+=+1%2F%28k%5E4%29