Question

what is the value of negative 1/2 to the fourth power?

A. -16

B. -1/16

C. 1/16

D. 16

Answer 1

Answer: C) 1/16

-1/2 • -1/2 • -1/2 • -1/2 =1/16

Answer 2

$\left(-\dfrac{1}{2}\right)^{-4}=\left(-2\right)^{4}=16$