Explanation Given Information: The given expression is 1 2 x − 4 . Formula used: For any real value a . a − n = 1 a n = 1 a × a × a ⋯ a ( n times ) Where a is the base and n is the negative integer exponent. Calculation: Consider the given expression 1 2 x − 4 . This expression can be written as 1 2 x − 4 = 1 2 × x − 4

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