SOLUTION: 2. Which of these expressions equals 32,768 when evaluated? 1.(-8)4(-1)8 2.(-8)4(1)9 3.(-8)5(1)8 4.(-8)5(-1)9 5.(8)5(-1)9

Algebra ->  Test -> SOLUTION: 2. Which of these expressions equals 32,768 when evaluated? 1.(-8)4(-1)8 2.(-8)4(1)9 3.(-8)5(1)8 4.(-8)5(-1)9 5.(8)5(-1)9       Log On


   



Question 253018: 2. Which of these expressions equals 32,768 when evaluated?
1.(-8)4(-1)8
2.(-8)4(1)9
3.(-8)5(1)8
4.(-8)5(-1)9
5.(8)5(-1)9

Answer by hokies(65) About Me  (Show Source):
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When a number is multiplied by 5, the number must end in either 5 or 0, so it can't be answers 3, 4, or 5. It can't be answer 2 because that answer is negative. Answer 1 is the only one remaining, but it does not equal 32,768. You probably have a typo somewhere.