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OpenStudy (anonymous):

So I know this is super easy but: Can anyone simplify this and tell me if I'm right? 2^3*2^5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Are you just supposed to add the exponents together since the base is the same? Or

OpenStudy (anonymous):

whattttt

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

Yes the bases are both 2, so you add the exponents.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So it'd be 2^8?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

correct

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I got 256!

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

and yes, 2^8 = 256

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you! I appreciate it.

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you're welcome

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