how do you do 2 to the negative power it would help if you can explain it and show the steps
2007-05-24 14:10:34 · 10 answers · asked by billy bob 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
2^(-2)
= 1/(2^2)
= 1/4
2007-05-24 14:12:45 · answer #1 · answered by R.L. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2^(-2) is the same thing as 1/(2^2)
negative powers means that it's an it's at the bottom of the fraction.
so....
2^-2 = 1/4
2007-05-24 21:14:07 · answer #2 · answered by electric 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since the power is negative you want to switch it. So it would be 1/2^2. Simplify and you get 1/4
2007-05-24 21:13:25 · answer #3 · answered by marian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2^-2 = 1/(2^2) = 1/4
2007-05-24 21:15:36 · answer #4 · answered by ballerritehurr32 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Negative powers are always written as 1/x. Take your 2^2 power & then put in fraction form. 1/4
2007-05-24 21:14:27 · answer #5 · answered by txmama423 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1/(2²)
2007-05-24 21:12:42 · answer #6 · answered by Mark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1/4 neg power just means its a fraction and goes down
2007-05-24 21:14:04 · answer #7 · answered by arabianprincess0624 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Negative exponents are reciprocals. 3^(-3) = 1/3^3 = 1/27.
2007-05-24 21:13:29 · answer #8 · answered by Uncle Al 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
x ^ -y = 1/x^y
So 2^-2 = 1/2^2 = 1/4
2007-05-24 21:13:37 · answer #9 · answered by TychaBrahe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1^-2=1/2^2
1/2^2=1/4
so your answer is 1/4
2007-05-24 21:13:38 · answer #10 · answered by Mr. Smith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋