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OpenStudy (anonymous):

HELP! (4)^2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

uhh. 4 times 4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh. since its to the -2 you have to consider this x^-2=1/x^2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

4^-2 =1/4^2 =1/16

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yep what @iambatman mentioned is correct

OpenStudy (anonymous):

4^2 in factor form is 4x4. So then when you do 4x4, you'll get 16.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Maria195 Look at @dafrugalmom 's drawing

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OH. I realize what I did wrong.

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