Question

$evaluate \\ ( - 4) ^{ - 2}$
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

(-4)^(-2)

(-1/4)^(2)

(1/16)

Answer 2

Answer:

${ (- 4)}^{ (- 2)} = {( \frac{1}{ - 4} )}^{2} = \frac{1}{ - 4 \times - 4} = \frac{1}{16}$