The best estimate would be (1,4)

When the exponent is negative, you have to make the number a fraction(1 over the number).
For example:


This gets rid of the negative, but it leaves the exponent

When an exponent is a fraction, it is the square root.
For example:
![x^{\frac{1}{3}} = \sqrt[3]{x}](https://tex.z-dn.net/?f=x%5E%7B%5Cfrac%7B1%7D%7B3%7D%7D%20%3D%20%20%5Csqrt%5B3%5D%7Bx%7D)

![x^{\frac{1}{4}}=\sqrt[4]{x}](https://tex.z-dn.net/?f=x%5E%7B%5Cfrac%7B1%7D%7B4%7D%7D%3D%5Csqrt%5B4%5D%7Bx%7D)
So...

Answer:
Assuming the similarity is that BC scales to EF, answer is
D. 1.5BC
Step-by-step explanation:
Because the triangles are smilar, AB/BC = DE/EF
If AB = 2BC
then DE = 2EF
but also DE = 3BC
so 2EF = 3BC
EF = 1.5BC
The correct answer is the square root of 6.5