What is the simplified form of (2^2) ^4 x 2^-5

2³

Step-by-step explanation:

We can reduct (2^2) ^4 into 2⁸ by multiplying the powers (2*4=8)

Now we have 2⁸ x 2⁻⁵, by the property of exponents, we get 2³, since the base is the same (2) we can algebraically operate the exponents (8-5=3)

8

Step-by-step explanation:

2^2 = 4

4^4 = 256

256 x 2^-5 = 8

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