SOLUTION: What is 4 to the 2nd power times 2 to the 2nd power equal. Can u please show me the whole operation.

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Question 410477: What is 4 to the 2nd power times 2 to the 2nd power equal. Can u please show me the whole operation.
Answer by Theo(13342) About Me  (Show Source):
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4 to the second power is shown as 4^2
2 to the second power is shown as 2^2

4^2 is equivalent to 4*4 which is equal to 16
2^2 is equivalent to 2*2 which is equal to 4



4^2 * 2^2 is equivalent to 4*4*2*2 which is equal to 64

since 4^2 = 16 and 2^2 = 4, then 4^2 * 2^2 = 16 * 4 = 64