SOLUTION: how do u fin the equivelant to the exponent like 2 to the power of 20 over 2 to the power of 4

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Question 53822: how do u fin the equivelant to the exponent like 2 to the power of 20 over 2 to the power of 4
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
how do u fin the equivelant to the exponent like 2 to the power of 20 over 2 to the power of 4
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When you divide you subtract exponents, as follows:
2^20/2^4 = 2^(20-4)= 2^16
Cheers,
Stan H.

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