Evaluate 16^1/2 * 2^-3

Give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form.

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Octavio

4 December, 23:16

Evaluate 16^1/2 * 2^-3

Give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form.

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Ronnie Bates · Answer 1

1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

16 to the 1/2 power is the same as the square root of 16 so that equals 4.

2 to the negative 3 power is the same as 1/2³or 1/8

So multiply 4 times 1/8 and you'll get 1/2

Evaluate 16^1/2 * 2^-3Give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form.

Evaluate 16^1/2 * 2^-3

Give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form.