Question

can someone help me i have a question i need help with it is simplify.(2 a small3 next to the 2)-2 the answer i have in my book is a.64 b.32 c.1/64 d.1/32

Answer 1

\[(2^{3})^{-2}\] Is that what the critter looks like?

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

\[2^{-6}\]

Answer 4

That is the same as\[1\over2^{6}\]

Answer 5

That is the same as\[1\over2\times2\times2\times2\times2\times2\]

Answer 6

And that is the same as\[1\over64\]

Answer 7

That would be the best choice.

Answer 8

Are you learning how to work with exponents?

Answer 9

no not yet this is new to me i never had this in school but i am going college i am oldover the age 50

Answer 10

That is young, you are in your prime, the age here is 73.

Answer 11

I didn't finish college until I was 54 lol

Answer 12

i am going to be 54 in 3week

Answer 13

Well happy birthday (in advance) and good luck on these problems.

Answer 14

you much be good in this and thank you for your help i need it