Question

Match each exponential expression with its simplified expression.

( 5^4)^-8 a. 5^12

(5^8)times (5^4) b. 1/5^32

(5^-16)^2 c. 5^32

(5^16)times(5^2) d. 1/5^14

Answer 1

( 5^4)^-8

5^(4 * -8) ... multiply the exponents

5^( -32 )

1/(5^32)

So ( 5^4)^-8 matches with choice B