What are the values of a and b in the equation (4x^a) ^b = 256/x^8

1. a= 2, b= 4
2. a= -2, b= 4
3. a= -2, b= -4
4. a= 2, b= -4

Tommy buys a sweater that is on sale for 40% off the original price. the expression p -0.4p can be used to find the sale price of the sweater, where p is the original price of the sweater. if the original price of the sweater is 50, what is the sale price?

Given the system of equations presented here: 2x + 4y = 14 4x + y = 20 which of the following actions creates an equivalent system such that, when combined with the other equation, one of the variables is eliminated? multiply the second equation by â’4 to get â’16x â’ 4y = â’80 multiply the second equation by â’1 to get â’4x â’ y = â’20 multiply the first equation by 2 to get 4x + 8y = 28 multiply the first equation by â’1 to get â’2x â’ 4y = â’14

Which of the following is the sum of 3 1/6 + 6 3/8?