Question

Simplify this..?

Answer 1

\[(2x ^{2})^{-4}\]

Answer 2

\[(2x^2)^{-4}\]\[=\frac{1}{(2x^2)^{4}} = \frac{1}{2^4x^{2\times 4}} =?\]

Answer 3

bring them down to make it positive

Answer 4

@Callisto @traile Why do you put a one over it?

Answer 5

\[x^{-a} = \frac{1}{x^a}\]
that's property of exponential function..

Answer 6

to make it positive 1/.....

Answer 7

You don't distribute or anything?

Answer 8

distribute the exponent to simplify

Answer 9

like calisto post

Answer 10

Oh I see. Do you mind if I give Calisto the medal because you have one too? :)

Answer 11

Oh wait. Hm.

Answer 12

no problem by the way Im not here just for the smart score, if you understand the concept it is already enough for me

Answer 13

Gosh, I know it's just a medal, but I feel bad if I give only one person a medal. I do understand, and thank you! :)

Answer 14

Give it to @traile He /she is awesome :)

Answer 15

give it to @callisto he is great xD