College Algebra (11th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321671791
ISBN 13: 978-0-32167-179-0

Chapter R - Section R.6 - Rational Exponents - R.6 Exercises - Page 56: 9

Answer

$\frac{1}{16x^2}$

Work Step by Step

Rewrite the negative exponent taking the reciprocal of the value. The negative exponent applies to everything inside the parentheses. $\frac{1}{(4x)^2}=\frac{1}{16x^2}$
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