Question

Which expressions are equivalent to 4^-2 x 7^-2

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{1}{784}$

Step-by-step explanation:

4⁻² * 7⁻²

Use the Negative Exponent Property: x⁻ⁿ = $\frac{1}{x^n}$

$4^{-2}*7^{-2}\\\\ \frac{1}{4^2}*\frac{1}{7^2}\\\\ \frac{1}{16}*\frac{1}{49}\\\\ \frac{1}{784}$

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