Question

(8^-5/2^-2)^-4 select the equivalent equation 1)8^20/2^8 2)2^6/8^9 3)1/8 x 2^2

Answer 1

1) 8²⁰ / 2⁸

Explanation:

(8⁻⁵ / 2⁻²)⁻⁴

multiply the exponents

-5 • -4 = 20 → 8²⁰

-2 • -4 = 8 → 2⁸

8²⁰ / 2⁸