Complete the equation.

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

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

(

1

4

x)−2(2)=x2

32

x2

=x2

Step 1: Multiply both sides by x^2.

32=x4

32−x4=x4−x4(Subtract x^4 from both sides)

−x4+32=0

−x4+32−32=0−32(Subtract 32 from both sides)

−x4=−32

−x4

−1

=

−32

−1

(Divide both sides by -1)

x4=32

x=±(32)(

1

4

)(Take root)

x=2.378414,−2.378414

Check answers. (Plug them in to make sure they work.)

x=2.378414(Works in original equation)

x=−2.378414(Works in original equation)

Step-by-step explanation:

the difference between a number and 5 is -2.

step-by-step explanation:

notice that the equation you are given has -2 (negative 2) on the right side, not 2. when you subtract 5 from a number n, you are finding the difference between the number and 5.

the difference between a number and 5 is -2.