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Question
Evaluate.
(−4)−2
Evaluate
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Solution
`(-4)^(-2) = 1/(-4)^2`
= `1/ ((-4) xx (-4))` ...`(a^(-m) = 1/a^m)`
= `1/16`
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Chapter 10: Exponents and Powers - EXERCISE 10.1 [Page 125]
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