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.
Jamal M.
asked • 04/18/13Simplify (2p)^-4=?
(2p)^-4=?
(Use positive exponents only.)
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