Question

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Answer 1

Explanation:

4^5 (-2)^9/4^8 (-2)^3

= 4^(5 - 8) (-2^(9 - 3))

= 4^-3 (-2^6)

= (-2)^6/4^3

1). (-2)^a/4^b

a = 6, b = 3

2). c/d

c = -2, d = 4