Question

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Which expression is equivalent to 4−2/2 to the power of −3 ?


−16


−8


8


16

Answer 1

16

Explanation:

`(4-2)/(2^(-3))=(2)/(2^(-3))\qquad\text{use}\ (a^n)/(a^m)=a^(n-m)\\\\=2^(1-(-3))=2^(1+3)=2^4=16`