SOLUTION: Express using positive exponents. Then, if possible, simplify. (a/2)^-4

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Question 709635: Express using positive exponents. Then, if possible, simplify.
(a/2)^-4
Answer by josh_jordan(263) About Me  (Show Source):
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To convert this into positive exponents, first, flip the numerator and denominator, then take the 4th power of the numerator AND the denominator:

%28a%2F2%29%5E-4 =

%282%2Fa%29%5E4 =

%282%5E4%29%2F%28a%5E4%29 =

16%2Fa%5E4 <----- final answer, simplified with a positive exponent