Write the expression with positive exponents only. Then simplify if possible. Type your answer as a fraction.

Question

$$
−4−2=

Answer 1

(-4)^{-2} = \frac{1}{(-4)^2} = \frac{1}{16}

Answer 2

The answer is 1/16

Answer 3

Apologies for the mistake. You are correct, the expression simplifies to 1/16.