(-2)^ -2 is equal to: - Vidyadip

MCQ

$(-2)^{-2}$ is equal to:

✓
$\frac{1}{4}$
B
$\frac{1}{2}$
C
$-\frac{1}{2}$
D
$-\frac{1}{4}$

✓

Answer

Correct option: A.

$\frac{1}{4}$

A. $\frac{1}{4}$
Solution:
$(-2)^{-2}=\frac{1}{(-2)^2} = \frac{1}{4}$

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