Simplify (2p)^-4=?

Question

(2p)^-4=?

(Use positive exponents only.)

Answer 1

A number raised to a negative exponent is the reciprocal of the same number raised to the absolute value of the exponent.  So, for example, x^-4 = 1 / x^4.

(2p)^-4 = 1 / (2p)^4 = 1 / 16p^4.