Question

Describe how (2 cubed) (2 superscript negative 4) can be simplified.

Answer 1

Answer:

1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

(2 cubed) (2 superscript negative 4)

= (2³)(2^-4)

= (2³) (1 / 2⁴)

= (2³ * 1) / 2⁴

= 2³ / 2⁴

Both numerator and denominator has the same base. Thus, pick one of the bases

Also, in indices, division sign can be translated to subtraction

Therefore,

2³ / 2⁴

= 2^3-4

= 2^-1

= 1/2¹

= 1/2

(2³)(2^-4) = 1/2