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Question
Solve the following:
2–2 × 2–3
Sum
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Solution
2–2 × 2–3
= (2)–2 + (–3) ...[∵ am × an = am + n]
= (2)–2 – 3
= (2)–5
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Chapter 8: Exponents and Powers - Exercise [Page 257]
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