The problem asks to select all expressions that are equivalent to $4^2 \cdot 4^{-7}$.
2025/3/12
1. Problem Description
The problem asks to select all expressions that are equivalent to .
2. Solution Steps
First, we simplify the given expression using the rule for multiplying exponents with the same base: .
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Now, we check each of the given options:
- : This is the same as our simplified expression, so it is equivalent.
- : This can be rewritten as because . This is not equivalent to .
- : This can be simplified using the rule for dividing exponents with the same base: . So, . This is equivalent to the given expression.
- : This is not equivalent to .
3. Final Answer
The expressions that are equivalent to are and .