Question

Which expression is equivalent to 4^-2 over 2^-3

−16

−8

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16

Answer 1

Explanation:

4^-2 over 2^-3

= 4^-2 ÷ 2^-3

= (2^2)^-2 ÷ 2^-3

= 2^-4 ÷ 2^-3

= 2^(-4-(-3))

= 2^(-4+3)

= 2^-1

= 1/2

Answer 2

`4^(-2)/2^(-3)=2^(-4)/2^(-3)=2^(-1)=(1)/(2)`

None of the above.

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