Question

simplify:

(2^-3-2^-4) (2^-3+2^-4)

with process plz​

Answer 1

Answer:

3/256

Step-by-step explanation:

(2^-3-2^-4) (2^-3+2^-4)

Using (a-b)(a+b)=a²-b²,

= (2^-3)²-(2^-4)²

=2^(-3*2)-2^(-4*2)

=1/2⁶-1/2⁸

=1/64-1/256

=3/256