Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C.

  1. Step 1: Write the right side as a power of : . Step 2. Equal bases: , so . **Answer: . Why not the others:** is what you get if you forget to subtract . is what you get if you add twice. is what you get if you give the power instead of the exponent.

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