Question

Write each of the following expressions as a power of two (4x2^5)\(2^3x1/16)

P.S. the x is a multiplication sign not a variable

Answer 1

Explanation:

Rewrite as : (2^2 * 2^5) / (2^3 * 2^4)

= 2^7 / 2^(-1)

Note: Based on exponent rules you do 2 power 7 minus, minus seven. And 2 minus is a positive. So you do 2 power seven plus 2 power 1. That is 2 power 8.

= 2^8