What is the value of the expression?
3 -5
4 • 4
A.
4−15
B.
4−2
C.
42
D.
48
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Nnesha (nnesha):
\[4^3 \cdot 4^{-5}\] use `^` to represent exponents
exponent rule: \[\large\rm x^n \cdot x^m = x^{n+m}\] when we multiply same base we should add their exponents.
OpenStudy (bryanbarrett02):
ok
Nnesha (nnesha):
ok let me know what you get :=))
OpenStudy (bryanbarrett02):
64*1024
Nnesha (nnesha):
uh huh don't use calculator.
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OpenStudy (bryanbarrett02):
why not
Nnesha (nnesha):
just add the exponents
here is an example \[\huge\rm 2^4 \cdot 2^3 = 2^{4+3}=2^7\]
OpenStudy (bryanbarrett02):
? but thats not a b c or d
Nnesha (nnesha):
because thats what they want u to do
Nnesha (nnesha):
what do you mean ??
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OpenStudy (bryanbarrett02):
u said 2^7
Nnesha (nnesha):
in this expression `4^3`
base is 4 and exponent is 3
`4^{-5}` base is 4 and exponent is -5
because bases are the same and there is multiplication sign you have to add the exponents
Nnesha (nnesha):
yes because 4+3 =7
correct ?
OpenStudy (bryanbarrett02):
i get that but that cant be the answer if its not one of the option
Nnesha (nnesha):
i have mentioned that is an example ...
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Nnesha (nnesha):
do the same thing \[4^3 \cdot 4^{-5}\] for this question