Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011
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1. Zero and Negative Exponents
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Exercise 6 Page 421

Substitute 2 for a and -4 for b.

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To evaluate the given expression for a = 2 and b = -4, we should substitute these values into the expression and simplify as much as possible.
2a^(-4)b^0
2( 2)^(-4)( -4)^0
2(2)^(-4)(1)
2(2)^(-4)
2*1/2^4
2*1/16
2/16
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