Simplify (256)^(−12). A. 16 B. 4 C. 1/16 D. 1/4

Carina Nash

Carina Nash

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2022-12-28

Simplify ( 256 ) 12 . A. 16 B. 4 C. 1 16 D. 1 4

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evotheEncounc01h

evotheEncounc01h

Beginner2022-12-29Added 9 answers

( a m ) n = a m n .
( 256 ) 1 2 = ( 2 8 ) 1 2 (  Since  256 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 2 8 )
= 2 ( 8 × ( 1 2 ) )
= 2 4
= 1 16

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