Asked by libby

Simplify the expression. (make sure your exponents are positive)

2−42


(1 point)

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Interpreting the expression as 2^(−4) · 2^2:

2^(−4)·2^2 = 2^(−4+2) = 2^(−2) = 1/2^2 = 1/4.

If you meant something else (e.g. 2^(−4)·2 or (2^(−4))^2), tell me and I’ll redo it.