Question

Simplify and write the answer in exponential form,
(2^5 - 2^8)^5 x 2^-5

Answer 1

$= ( {2}^{5} - {2}^{8} )^{5} \times {2}^{ - 5}$

$= ({32 - 256})^{5} \times 2 - 5$

$= ({ - 224})^{5} \times {2}^{ - 5}$