Express Using Positive Exponents $$( - 4 ) ^ { - 2 }$$

question 17

Multiple Choice

Express using positive exponents. Then simplify.
- $$( - 4 ) ^ { - 2 }$$

• A) \(- \frac { 1 } { 16 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { 16 }\)
• C) \(- 16\)
• D) 16

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