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2 years ago

Simplify the expression. 16(1/2x)^4 The simplified expression is

Mathematics

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SVEN [57.7K]2 years ago

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Answer:

1/x^4

Steps:

(1/2x)^4 = 1/2^4x^4

= 16 * 1/2^4x^4

Multiply fractions: a * b/c = a * b/c

= 1 * 16/2^4x^4

Multiply the numbers: 1 * 16 = 16

16/2^4x^4

Factor 16: 2^4

= 2^4/2^4x^4

Cancel the common factor: 2^4

= 1/x^4

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