The discussion focuses on the mathematical expression "four squared divided by two to the fourth power," which is represented as 4^2 / 2^4. The correct evaluation of this expression yields an answer of 1. Additionally, a clarification is provided regarding a different interpretation of the statement, where "four squared divided by 2, to the fourth power" would be expressed as (4^2 / 2)^4, resulting in 4096. This highlights the importance of punctuation in mathematical expressions.
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rcmango said:Homework Statement
use symbols to write and evaluate this problem
four squared divided by two to the fourth power
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
4^2 / 2^4
the answer I get is 1