Rhett is showing his work in simplifying (−7.9 + 5.2) − 1.4. Step 1: (5.2 − 7.9) − 1.4
Step 2: 5.2 − (7.9 + 1.4)
Step 3: 5.2 − (9.3)
Step 4: −4.1

Consider this expression and the steps to evaluate it. 4^5(−2)^9/4^8(−2)^3 1. apply the quotient of powers:      (−2)^a/4^b 2. evaluate powers:           c/d select the value of each variable. a = _ b = _ c = _ d = _