What is this the solution as a whole number: 2^2 / 2^-4
To solve this, we can use the properties of exponents.
We know that 2^-4 is equal to 1/2^4.
So, the expression 2^2 / 2^-4 can be written as (2^2) / (1/2^4).
Simplifying further, we can multiply 2^2 and 1/2^4.
2^2 is equal to 4, and 1/2^4 is equal to 1/16.
So, the expression becomes 4 / (1/16).
To divide by a fraction, we multiply by its reciprocal.
4 / (1/16) is equivalent to 4 * (16/1), which simplifies to 64.
Therefore, the solution as a whole number is 64.