senpaipro0
senpaipro0 senpaipro0
  • 17-04-2020
  • Mathematics
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If x negative squared = 16, what is the value of x squared?
A. 1/16
B. 1/4
C. 2
D. 4
E. 12

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devishri1977
devishri1977 devishri1977
  • 17-04-2020

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]x^{-2}=16\\\\\frac{1}{x^{2}}=16\\\\[/tex]

Cross multiplication,

[tex]1=16x^{2}\\\\\frac{1}{16}=x^{2}[/tex]

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gabrielgay710 gabrielgay710
  • 17-04-2020
I think it a because 1over 16 can equal positive 16
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