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Question
Use the properties of exponents to verify that statement is true.
`1/4 (2^n) = 2^(n - 2)`
Sum
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Solution
RHS = 2n – 2
= 2n ÷ 22 ...[∵ am ÷ an = (a)m – n]
= `2^n/4`
= LHS
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Chapter 8: Exponents and Powers - Exercise [Page 264]
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