Question

6 (-2)^{-4}

Explanation:

Step1: Apply negative exponent rule

Recall $a^{-n}=\frac{1}{a^n}$, so $(-2)^{-1}=\frac{1}{(-2)^1}$

Step2: Simplify the expression

$\frac{1}{(-2)^1}=\frac{1}{-2}=-\frac{1}{2}$

Answer:

$-\frac{1}{2}$