Match the following items by evaluating the expression for x = -2.

1)¼

2)½

3)1

4)2

5)4

Step-by-step explanation:

recall that,

we want to evaluate for x=-2

to do so substitute the given value of x

apply the formula:

simplify square:

likewise substitute the given value of x to x^-1:

apply the formula:

substitute the value of x

it's a universal truth that x⁰=1 Thus

Substitute the given value of x to x¹ and x² respectively

simplify:

and we're done!