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Simplify:(25 ÷ 28) × 2–7

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From the laws of exponents , we know that

am × an = a(m+n)

And , am ÷ an = a(m-n)

So ,we have , (25 ÷ 28) = 2(5-8) = 2-3

Now , 2-3 × 2–7= 2(-3)+(-7) = 2-10

∴ (25 ÷ 28) × 2–7= 2-10 = 1/210 = 1/1024

∴ (25 ÷ 28) × 2–7 = 1/1024



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