Question

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Answer 1

The correct answer is C. Nerisa did not make a mistake. She completed each step using the appropriate rules of exponents and calculations.

In step A and B, she used the Negative Exponent Rule to accurately evaluate $4^{-2}$. In step C, she wrote 256 over 16 which is the correct way to multiply a whole number and a fraction. Lastly, she evaluated $\frac{256}{16}$ to get 16.
All of her calculations are correct.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is C. Nerisa did not make a mistake. She completed each step using the appropriate rules of exponents and calculations.