Question

Simplify the expression.

16(1/2x)^4
The simplified expression is

Answer 1

Answer:

1/x^4

Steps:

(1/2x)^4 =  1/2^4x^4

= 16 *  1/2^4x^4

Multiply fractions: a * b/c = a * b/c

= 1 * 16/2^4x^4

Multiply the numbers: 1 * 16 = 16

16/2^4x^4

Factor 16: 2^4

= 2^4/2^4x^4

Cancel the common factor: 2^4

= 1/x^4