Question

Which expression is equivalent to 2E-3/2E-5

a. 2E2
b. 1/2E2
c. 2E8
d. 1/2E8
E=exponent

Answer 1

when powers have the same bace but it is going to be a. 2e2

Answer 2

a 2E2

Explanation:

`(2^(-3) )/(2^(-5) )` When powers have the same bases and you are dividing, you subtract the exponents.

`2^(-3 - -5)` =
`2^(-3+5)` =
`2^(2)`