This expression is awkward. Your (1/4)^--2 should be written (1/4)^(-2).
Also, your x 2 should be written x^2 (the square of x).
But maybe that's not what you meant!
Your apparent use of "x" to indicate "multiply" makes things harder and more confusing. Please use " * " ONLY to denote multiplication.
Let's try again. Here's what I think I see:
(1/4)^(-2) - 1*2*1^(-1) and here is the evaluation:
16 - 2 = 32
Practice typing in expressions like these and then try to get some critique from your teacher regarding where you are correct and where you are not.
