Question

Evaluate. (1/4)^-2 - (5^0x2) x 1^-1

Answer 1

Answer:

  14

Step-by-step explanation:

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  (1/4)^-2 - (5^0)(2)(1^-1)

  = 16 - (1)(2)(1) . . . . evaluate the exponents first

  = 16 -2 . . . . . . . . . evaluate the product next

  = 14 . . . . . . . . . . . finally, evaluate the sum

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The rule of exponents is ...

  a^-b = 1/(a^b)