Simplify the following and leave your answer in exponential form
2^16/2^-5
Using the rule for dividing exponents with the same base, when you divide two exponents with the same base, you subtract the exponents.
2^16 / 2^-5 = 2^(16-(-5))
Simplifying the exponent:
2^(16-(-5)) = 2^(16+5)
Adding the exponents:
2^(16+5) = 2^21
Therefore, the simplified form is 2^21.