Question

How do i solve this?

(1/5)^-1 + (-1/2)^-2

Answer 1

9

Answer 2

ya i kno but how do i get 9

Answer 3

(1/5)^-1 = (5/1)^1 = 5
(-1/2)^-2 = (-2/1)^2 = 4

Answer 4

5+4 = 9

Answer 5

Right?

Answer 6

lol i guess but i m confused if its (-2/)^2 how come we get positive 4

Answer 7

(-2) * (-2) = 4

Answer 8

ohh ok and the powers wat happend to them?

Answer 9

(-2)^2 = (-2) * (-2)
That is the power of two. Meaning two of (-2)

Answer 10

ahh ok aright thx a lot