Question

Geoffrey is evaluating the expression (-3)^6(2^6)/(-3)^5(2^2) as shown below.

Answer 1

The step by step method to simplify the expression is given below:

$\frac{ (-3)^{6} 2^{6} }{ (-3)^{5} 2^{2} }$

The terms in denominator can be moved to denominator by inverting the signs of their exponent as shown below:

$(-3)^{6} (-3)^{-5} (2)^{6} (2)^{-2}$

The exponents with common base can be combined:

$(-3)^{6-5} (2)^{6-2} \\ \\ = (-3)^{1} (2)^{4} \\ \\ =-3 (16) \\ \\ =-48$

The expression thus simplifies to - 48.

Answer 2

Answer:

It's A, a = 4, b = 2, c = 16, d = 9

Step-by-step explanation:

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