Question

If x negative squared = 16, what is the value of x squared?

Answer 1

I think it a because 1over 16 can equal positive 16

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

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

Cross multiplication,

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