Simplify the following and leave your answer in exponential form. (Example: write 525^25
2
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2162−7\frac{2^{16}}{2^{-7}}
2
−7
2
16
We can simplify this expression by using the rule of exponents that states:
a^m / a^n = a^(m-n)
In this case, we have:
2^16 / 2^-7 = 2^(16-(-7)) = 2^(16+7) = 2^23
Therefore, the simplified expression is 2^23.