What is the simplified expression for 2^2 • 2^3 / 2^4?
Options:
2^0
2^1
2^2
2^3

2^1

Step-by-step explanation:

2^2 * 2^3 is 2^5. When you multiply exponent you only add the exponents so 2+3.

2^5/2^4 is 2^1. When you divide, it's the same as the multiplying, except instead of adding the exponent, you subtract, so 5-4.

dude   i don't even know. i've been trying for hours.

step-by-step explanation:

the difference between a number and 5 is -2.

step-by-step explanation:

notice that the equation you are given has -2 (negative 2) on the right side, not 2. when you subtract 5 from a number n, you are finding the difference between the number and 5.

the difference between a number and 5 is -2.