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10 April, 16:17

2^-1 ∙ 2^-4 is what?

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  1. 10 April, 16:21
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    1/2. 1/16 = 1/32

    When the power is minus just flip the number and make it denominator and make the power positive
  2. 10 April, 16:44
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    The rule for multiplying similar bases with exponents ...

    (a^b) (a^c) = a^ (b+c)

    In this case:

    (2^-1) (2^-4)

    2^ (-1-4)

    2^-5 which is equal to:

    1 / (2^5)

    1/32
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