Question

which choice is equivalent to the expression below?
4 to the power of negative 2.
A. 1/6
B. 1/8
C. -1/16
D. -8

Answer 1

Answer:

1/16

Step-by-step explanation:

You need to know the following property

$a^{(-b)} = \frac{1}{a^b}$

That means

$4^{-2} = \frac{1}{4^2} = \frac{1}{4*4} = \boxed{\frac{1}{16}}$