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Evaluate: 2·5\4^-2
A) 5\8 B
B) 8\5
C) 40
D) 160

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D. 160 you simplify the expression to get your answer.
User Joacoleza
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Answer:

160

Explanation:

2*5 / 4^-2

PEMDAS

Exponents first

4^-2 = 1/4^2 = 1/16

Substituting this back into the equation

2*5 / 1/16

2*5 * 16

160

User Didier Aupest
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