Question

Simplify (23)-2
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2
ОО
O 64
DONE

Answer 1

The correct answer choice is option b. 1/64

Explanation:

(2^3)^-2

= 2^3(^-2)

= 2^-6

= 1/2^6

= 1/64

Answer 2

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Answer:

(b) (correct choice is marked)

Explanation:

The expression can be evaluated according to the Order of Operations and the rules of exponents.

(2^3)^-2 = 8^-2 = 1/8^2 = 1/64

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The applicable rule of exponents is ...

a^-b = 1/a^b