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Which is equivalent to 2 to the fourth power times 2 to the negative 6 power?

-4
-1/4
1/4
4

Please I need help

User Ironsun
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(2^4) * (2^-6) = 2^(4 - 6) = 2^-2 = 1/(2^2) = 1/4

or

(2^4) * (2^-6) = 2^4 * 1/(2^6) = 16 * (1 / 64) = 16/64 = 1/4
User Elevener
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.25 or 1/4

How:
2^4=16
2^-6=.015625
16*.015625 = .25
User Blacksun
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