a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and 4 cups of water. How much water is needed if the recipe is expanded and 10 cups of flour are used?

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 = _