2) Use the rules of exponents to evaluate or simplify. Write without negative exponents. 1 / 4^-2 = ____

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[tex]\frac{1}{4^{-2}}=\frac{1}{\left(\frac{1}{4}\right)^2}=\frac{1}{\frac{1}{4^2}}=4^2=16[/tex]

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Answer:16Step-by-step explanation:1/4^-2Express with a positive exponent 4^2Evaluate the powerSolution: 16∵