Evaluate the exponential expression. Write fractions in simplest form $$-4 \cdot(-4)^{-1}$$
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This means we need to find the reciprocal of $-4$, which is $-\frac{1}{4}$. So, we have: $$-4 \cdot (-4)^{-1} = -4 \cdot \left(\frac{1}{-4}\right) = -4 \cdot \left(-\frac{1}{4}\right)$$ Show more…
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