Question

Evaluate the expression 2^5/2^3

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

Using the rule of exponents

•
`(a^(m) )/(a^(n) )` =
`a^((m-n))`, hence

`(2^(5) )/(2^(3) )` =
`2^((5-3))` = 2² = 4

Answer 2

4

Explanation:

2^5= 2x2x2x2x2=32

2^3=2x2x2=8

32/8=4