A(n) is a number that the variable is multiplied by. it is usually found immediately before the variable. a. solution b. numerical expression c. variable d. coefficient

Consider this expression and the steps to evaluate it. 4^5(−2)^9/4^8(−2)^3 1. apply the quotient of powers:      (−2)^a/4^b 2. evaluate powers:           c/d select the value of each variable. a = _ b = _ c = _ d = _