Question

2 to the zero power plus 2 to the neg 4 power. (simplify)

Answer 1

17/16

Answer 2

\[2^0+2^{-4} = 1+0.0002 = 1.0002 \]

Answer 3

2^0=1
2^-4=1/16
1+1/16
make 1=16/16
16/16+1/16=17/16