Mathematics > Standard Multiple Choice
Read the following SAT test question and then click on a button to select your answer.
If x^negative 2 = 16, what is the value of x^2?
(A) 1 over 16
(B) 1 over 4
(C) 2
(D) 4
(E) 12
The correct answer is A
Explanation
If x^negative 2 = 16, then 1 over x^2 = 16, so x^2 = 1 over 16.