Simplify 56x\(^{-4}\) \(\div\) 14x\(^{-8}\)

MATHEMATICS
WAEC 1996

Simplify 56x\(^{-4}\) \(\div\) 14x\(^{-8}\)

  • A. 2x-12
  • B. 3x-3
  • C. 4x-4
  • D. 4x4

Correct Answer: D. 4x4

Explanation

\(56x^{-4} \div 14x^{-8}\)

= \(4x^{- 4 - (-8)}\)

= \(4x^{4}\)



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