Question

evaluate 5^28 x 5^-32 x 5^-4

Answer 1

the x is multiplication

Answer 2

Is that supposed to be \[5^{28}*5^{-32}*5^{-4}\]

Answer 3

yes

Answer 4

hint: \[x^n*x^m = x^{n+m}\]

Answer 5

i cant read that. the numbers are blurry

Answer 6

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Answer 7

When multiplying exponentials where the bases are identical, you keep the base the same and add the exponents.

Answer 8

So for your problem, you keep the base (5), and add the 3 exponents: 28 + -32 + -4 = 28-36 =