2^-4 = 1/16 1/8 1 which one is it? pls help!

Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Given the numerical equation:

2^-4

Solution:

A number raised to a certain negative degree, is the same as raising the number as a fraction with a degree. To clearly illustrate this, since we have 2^-4, this also means,

= 1 / 2^4

Thus if we simplify the given equation, we can have.

= 1 /16

Final answer:

= 1/16