Question

simplify the expression: 2^2 * 2^3

Answer 1

\[2^{2}\times 2^{3}\]

Answer 2

the bases are the same

so because you're multiplying the expressions, you add the exponents to get the final answer

Answer 3

ex:

3^5 * 3^2 = 3^(5+2) = 3^7

Answer 4

ok I wasn't sure if I multiplied those as well. thanks :)

Answer 5

no you only multiply if you have something like (4^5)^2

ie you're raising an exponent to another exponent

Answer 6

ok thanks again :)