fractions with exponents: 4-2/46

[airdale]

4-2/46

4 is the base and -2and 6 are the exponents is the answer 4-8 or 1/4to the -8th or 1-8th

 

[Deleted member 4993]

Re: fractions with exponents

4^(-2)/4^6


4 is the base and -2and 6 are the exponents is the answer 4^(-8) .... Correct


or 1/4to the -8th or

1-8th <<<<I am worried that - you even think that this could be the answer.

 

[Denis]

Re: fractions with exponents

When you don't know how to post something, ask someone who does!
Post like this:
4^(-2) / 4^6

Rule: a^(-p) = 1 / a^p

SO: 1 / 4^8 or 4^(-8)

 

[stapel]

4-2/46

4 is the base and -2and 6 are the exponents is the answer 4-8 or 1/4to the -8th or 1-8th

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