Question

4^6 x 4^-8 is equivalent to?

I believed 1/4^2.

Possible answers:

1/4^14

4^2

4^14

Answer 1

I think it's 4^2, but you may be right

Answer 2

Exponent rules state that when multiplying two numbers with exponents, you instead add the exponents. 6 + -8 = 2
That's how I got 4^2

Answer 3

Oops i read it wrong sorry

Answer 4

You were completely right! :)

Answer 5

add the exponents
this gives 4^-2
= 1 / 4^2

Answer 6

Shouldn't the answer be 1/16?

Answer 7

1/16 is the same as 1/4^2