Question

2 to the second power divided by 2 to the negative fourth power

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To solve \( \frac{2^2}{2^{-4}} \), you can use the properties of exponents. Specifically, the property that states:

\[
\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}
\]

In this case, \( a = 2 \), \( m = 2 \), and \( n = -4 \). So, we can rewrite the expression as:

\[
2^{2 - (-4)} = 2^{2 + 4} = 2^6
\]

Now, calculate \( 2^6 \):

\[
2^6 = 64
\]

Therefore, the result of \( \frac{2^2}{2^{-4}} \) is \( 64 \).