Pablo simplified the expression (2 Superscript negative 4 Baseline) Superscript negative 2 as shown. (2 Superscript negative 4 Baseline) Superscript negative 2 = 2 Superscript negative 4 times 2 Baseline = 2 Superscript negative 8

Which statement explains Pablo’s error?
He should have added the exponents instead of multiplying them.
He should have divided the exponents instead of multiplying them.
He should have found 8 as the exponent, not –8.
He should have written 2 Superscript negative 8 as StartFraction 1 Over 2 Superscript 8 Baseline EndFraction.

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