Question

Simplify the expression.

Answer 1

When you have like bases, you multiply the exponents together and put it over the base.

$2^{2} 2^{3} = 2^{2*3} = 2^{6}$

Answer 2

  Hey there!!

The answer you're looking for is ( D ) because in exponents, the rule is..

║If the bases are the same, add the exponents║

2 ^2 * 2 ^3 = ? (Bases are the same, add the exponents)

Answer: D = 2^5

║Hope that helps :)║