Question

Evaluate. 2.2^3 . 2^-5 .2^-1

A. -4
B, -8
C. 1/4
D. 1/8

Answer 1

Explanation:

2^3 . 2^- 5 . 2^- 1

= 2^( 3 - 5 - 1 )

= 2^( 3 - 6 )

= 2^- 3

= 1 / 2^3

= 1 / 8

If

2 . 2^3 . 2^- 5 . 2^- 1

= 2^1 . 2^3 . 2^- 5 . 2^- 1

= 2^( 3 - 5 - 1 + 1 )

= 2^( 3 - 5 )

= 2^- 2

= 1 / 2^2

= 1 / 4