Simplify. (2^4)^−3 a 1/2 b 2^-12 c 2 d 2^12

Hi, Kitty! Thanks for asking a question here on .

Oof, a yucky math problem. It looks a little complicated at first, but we can break it down into smaller steps to make it easier to solve.

✦ Step 1: Combine the four and three together and multiply.
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✦ As so:

✦ Step 2: Divide.


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is the same as our solution. Your answer would be choice B.

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