Question

Find the quotient.
2^3/2^-1

Answer 1

2^4 (or) 16

Explanation:

2^3=2×2×2=8

2^-1 = 1/2

2^3/2^-1 = 8/(1/2) = 8×2 = 16

alternative method:

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

= 2^(3+1)

= 2^4

= 16

Answer 2

-4

Explanation:

2^3 = 2 * 2 * 2 = 8

2^-1 = -2 = -2

2^3/2^-1 = 8/-2

=> 4/-1

=> -4

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