Question

Which expression is equivalent to (8^-2)^-8?

a. 1/8^-10
b. 8^16
c. 1/8^16
d. 8^-10

Answer 1

when you exponentiate an exponent you multiply the numbers,

So when we have (8^-2)^-8 it will be equal to
8^ (-2*-8) = 8^16

So B is our equivalent answer