Question

Which choice represents the simplified exponential expression?

(12-4)8
OA. 12-32
OB. 12-12
O C. 12
OD. 124

Answer 1

The correct value that equates to this expression is 12‐³². Letter A

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To solve this expression, just: eliminate the parentheses and multiply the exponents among themselves;
`\boxed{ \large \sf (a {}^(n) ) {}^(m) \rightarrow a {}^(n * m) } \\ \\`

Resolution

`{ = \large \sf (12{}^(-4) ) {}^(8) }`

`{ = \large \sf 12{}^(-4 * 8) }`

`\pink{ \boxed{ = \large \sf 12{}^(-32) } } \\`

Therefore, the answer will be 12‐³²