Evaluate :(–4)^ -2 - Vidyadip

Question

Evaluate :$(–4)^{-2}$

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Answer

$(–4)^{-2}$
$ = \frac{1}{{{{( - 4)}^2}}} = \frac{1}{{16}}$

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