Question

Use the rules of exponents to evaluate or simplify. Write without negative exponents.

(1/4)^-1/2

Answer 1

2 or -2

Explanation:

Answer 2

±2

Explanation:

(1/4)^-1/2

The negative exponent means it goes in the bottom

1

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(1/4) ^ 1/2

The square root of 1/4 = 1/2 * 1/2 = 1/4

-1/2 * -1/2 = 1/4

1 1

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1/2 -1/2

We know 1 / (1/2) = 2

2 or -2