Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
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Chapter 4 - Polynomials - 4.2 Negative Exponents and Scientific Notations - 4.2 Exercise Set - Page 245: 129

Answer

$\dfrac{1}{2^{12}}$

Work Step by Step

$8^{-3} \cdot 32 \div 16^2 \\=(2^3)^{-3} \cdot 2^5 \div (2^4)^2$ Use the power rule $(a^m)^n=a^{mn}$ to obtain: $=2^{3(-3)} \cdot 2^5 \div 2^{4(2)} \\=2^{-9} \cdot 2^5 \div 2^8$ Use the rule $a^m \cdot a^n = a^{m+n}$ to obtain: $=2^{-9+5} \div 2^8 \\=2^{-4} \div 2^8$ Use the rule $a^m \div a^n = a^{m-n}$ to obtain: $=2^{-4-8} \\=2^{-12}$ Use the negative exponent rule ($a^{-m} =\frac{1}{a^m}, a\ne 0$) to obtain: $=\dfrac{1}{2^{12}}$
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