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Evaluate the exponent expression for a = 1 and b = -2

A) -2
B)-1/16
C)-2/5
D)1/16

Evaluate the exponent expression for a = 1 and b = -2 A) -2 B)-1/16 C)-2/5 D)1/16-example-1
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1/16 hope this helps
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Answer:

D) 1/16

Explanation:

use brackets

follow bedmas rule

B - brackets

E - exponent

D - division

M - multiplication

A - addition

S - subtraction

working is shown in the diagram.

Evaluate the exponent expression for a = 1 and b = -2 A) -2 B)-1/16 C)-2/5 D)1/16-example-1