Q. Select the answer which is equivalent to the given expression using your calculator.a=4 and b=243−22564225642258−2258
Understand the problem: Understand the problem.We are given the expression −22564 and asked to select the equivalent answer from the options provided. We need to simplify the given expression if possible and then compare it with the options.
Simplify the expression: Simplify the given expression.The expression −22564 is already in its simplest form. It is a negative fraction and cannot be simplified further because the numerator and the denominator have no common factors other than 1.
Compare with options: Compare the simplified expression with the options.The given expression is −22564. We compare this directly with the options:a) 22564 - This is the positive version of the given expression, so it is not equivalent.b) −22564 - This matches the given expression exactly.c) 2258 - This is a positive fraction and does not have the same value as the given expression.d) −2258 - This is a negative fraction but the numerator is different from the given expression, so it is not equivalent.
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