Question

If z=1/2 what is the value of -(z^2z^-4)^-3

Answer 1

- ( z^2 z^-4 )^-3 =
- [ (1/2)² z ^ (-4) ] ^ (-3)

Answer 2

-z^6=-(1/2)^6=-1/64

Answer 3

@bih 122 --> Would you like me to continue with the steps?

Answer 4

yes please

Answer 5

It is easier to write it given that this site is slow tonight.

Answer 6

I used the power of powers multiplication rule to distribute the exponent -3.

Questions?

Answer 7

how did the other guy get -1/64

Answer 8

We're not finished. Continuing, -z ^ 12 / z^6 = - z ^ 6 = - (1/2) ^ 6 = and ...

Answer 9

- (1/2) ^ 6 = - [ 1 / 2^6] = - 1 / 64 ---> Answer

Answer 10

o ok thanks

Answer 11

Any time.