Question

Evaluate the expression using a positive exponent.
2¯²
2¯²=
Please simplify the answer and type as integer or decimal.

Answer 1

\[= \large{\frac{1}{2^2}} = \frac{1}{4} = 0.25\]

Answer 2

I think you're asking about \[2^{-2}\]
in which case... you can think of negative exponents as being 1/(whatever you are taking to an exponent) so...
\[\frac{1}{2^2}=\frac{1}{4}=0.25\]\

Answer 3

That is the answer I had originally it was marked wrong any thoughts?

Answer 4

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2¯² is how she wanted mthe answer thats bogus it says to simplify thanx guys!