Question

how do you simplify

2^-4? I entered it as in on my calculator and got 0.0625 which is wrong to what my program is looking for

Answer 1

\[2^{-4}={1 \over 2^4} =0.0625\]To change a negative exponent to a positive exponent, take the reciprocal.

Answer 2

ok and I got the 0.0625 but they say its wrong

Answer 3

maybe "they" are looking for \(\frac{1}{16}\)

Answer 4

0.0625 is correct?

Answer 5

yep they wanted the 1/16 thank you I didnt even think about that

Answer 6

Seit, are you funny or what? 1/16 = 0.0625. god..