Which expression is equivalent to
(2^3)^-5

Answer:
A
Step-by-step explanation:
Using the rules of exponents
[tex](a^m)^{n}[/tex] = [tex]a^{mn}[/tex] and
[tex]a^{-m}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{1}{a^{m} }[/tex]
Given
[tex](2^3)^{-5}[/tex]
= [tex]2^{3(-5)}[/tex] = [tex]2^{-15}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{1}{2^{15} }[/tex]