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Question
Solve the following:
`(1/2)^-2 ÷ (1/2)^-3`
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Solution
`(1/2)^-2 ÷ (1/2)^-3`
Using am ÷ an = am – n
`\implies (1/2)^(-2 - (-3))`
= `(1/2)^(-2 + 3)`
= `1/2`
= 2–1
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