Answer:
2^1
Step-by-step explanation:
A caret (^) is used to signify an exponent in plain text.
The rules of exponents are ...
1/(a^b) = a^(-b)
(a^b)(a^c) = a^(b+c)
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So, your problem can be simplified as follows.
[tex]\dfrac{2^2\cdot 2^3}{2^4}=2^{2+3-4}=2^1[/tex]
