Question

Multiply and simplify.

2^8 * 2^9

type your answer using exponential notation

Answer 1

Add the exponents, so


2^8 * 2^9 = 2^(8+9) = ???

Answer 2

That where I was stuck :) so is 2^17?

Answer 3

you got it

Answer 4

Thank you I was going to multiply.

Answer 5

yw

Answer 6

2^8+9=2^17=512

Answer 7

it's not 512, they don't want the answer in that form anyway

Answer 8

the answer has to be in exponential notation
BUt thank you :)

Answer 9

ok, here is 2^8+9=2^17