Loi used these steps to simplify the expression .Step 1:Subtract the exponents of powers with like bases.Step 2:Apply the power of a product rule.Step 3:Write negative exponents as reciprocals using positive exponents.Step 4:Evaluate the power with the integer base.In which step did Loi make the first error?

Raj is simplifying using these steps:Although Raj is correct so far, which step could he have used instead to simplify the expression ?





Which values of a and b make the following equation true?

Which expression is equivalent to ?





Based on the pattern in the table, what is the value of a?Powers of 2Valuea





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