Which is equivalent to left-parenthesis 2 Superscript negative 3 Baseline right-parenthesis Supescript 4 Baseline?

Answer options with 4 options
A.
negative 2 Superscript 12 Baseline

B.
StartFraction 1 over 2 Superscript 12 Baseline EndFraction

C.
StartFraction 1 over 2 Superscript 7 Baseline EndFraction

D.
2

3 answers

C. StartFraction 1 over 2 Superscript 7 Baseline EndFraction
Use the shape to answer the question.

Information
The shape shows an irregular polygon comprised of two right triangles and two rectangles.

Question
What is the area of the shape?

Answer options with 5 options
A.
26 square centimeters

D.
44 square centimeters

B.
32 square centimeters

E.
60 square centimeters

C.
40 square centimeters
B. 32 square centimeters