Question

Describe how (2^3) (2^-4)can be simplified.

Answer 1

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The bases will stay the same but you will have to add the exponents to simplify.

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Answer 2

Answer:

$\frac{1}{2}$

Step-by-step explanation:

The given expression is:

$(2^3)(2^{-4})$

As from the given expression, we cab see that teh base is same that is $2$ but the powers are different. Therefore, using the property of powers and exponents that is if base is same then the powers gets added, thus the expression becomes

=$(2^{3+(-4)})$

=$2^{-1}$

=$\frac{1}{2}$

which is the required simplified form of the given expression.