Evaluate the following expression. 2^-2 answer needs to be a fraction

Note that when you have a power to the negative number place the number and power over 1, and continue to do what you will normally do with powers.

2^(-2) = 1/(2²)

Simplify.

2² = 4

1/4 is your answer

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maximum area = xy = (16)(32) = 512 ft2

to maximize the area of the garden, the side of the fence parallel to the side of the house should be 32 ft long, and the other two sides should both have length 16 ft.'

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