Question

2^-3*2^5/2^-1 what is the correct simplification of the expression

A. 2^15
B. 2^3
C. 1/2^3
D. 1/2^15

Answer 1

Answer:

2^3

Step-by-step explanation:

Same bases(2) means it becomes 2^-3+5/2^-1

Then it becomes 2^2/2^-1

After this, the power with the denominator comes up to the numerator, hence, it further becomes 2^2+1

=2^3