Question

What is the value of c

Answer 1

Answer: D) 1/4

Explanation:

2^-4 * 2^2

When you are multiplying exponents with the same bases, you just add the exponets

-4+2= -2

Now you have 2^-2, which is the answer for a^b

However, you can simplify this even more.

2^-2 makes you rewrite the negative power

It will then go 1/2^2 which equals 1/4 (0.25)

Answer 2

the answer is 1/4. it simplifies to 2^-2=1/2^2=1/4