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OpenStudy (anonymous):

help pleasee

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[2^{3}*2^{-4}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2^3*2^-4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[a^nb^m=a^{n+m}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I if the bases are the same add the exponents

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what about the negative? dosnt that turn into a fracton

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes, the response is 2^-1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

or 1/2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thats the answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i dont get it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

if there is a negative exponent such as 2^-1, it is equal to 1/2^1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2^-2 = 1/2^2 or 1/4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

np

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