8. Which of the numbers in each pair is farther to the left on the number line? a. 305 and 17
b. 187 and 900
C. 16 and 46
d. 157,019 and 149,984

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 = _