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Find the value of (2−1 × 4−1) ÷2−2.

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Find the value of  (2−1 × 4−1) ÷2−2.

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Solution

`(2^(−1) × 4^(−1)) ÷ 2^(−2)`

= `[2^-1 xx (2^-2)^-1] ÷ 2^-2`

= `[2^-1 xx 2^-2]÷ 2^-2`      ...[∵ (am)n = amn]

= `[2^(-1 + (-2))]÷2^-2`           ...[∵ am × an = am+n]1

= `[2^(-1-2) ÷ 2^-2]`

= `2^-3 ÷ 2^-2`

= `2^(-3 - (-2))`         .....[∵ am ÷ an = am−n]

= 2−3+2 = 2−1

= `1/2`

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Chapter 10: Exponents and Powers - EXERCISE 10.1 [Page 125]

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NCERT Mathematics [English] Class 8
Chapter 10 Exponents and Powers
EXERCISE 10.1 | Q 3. (ii) | Page 125

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