SOLUTION: Simpify. Write the answer with positive exponents... 4^(5)*4^(7)

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Question 287253: Simpify. Write the answer with positive exponents... 4^(5)*4^(7)
Answer by PRMath(133) About Me  (Show Source):
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4%5E5+%2A+4%5E7

When you are multiplying with exponents, if the bases are the same, then you ADD the exponents. In this case, you have the same base, which is 4. Therefore, you just add the exponent 5 with the exponent 7.

You get this:
4%5E5+%2A+4%5E7 =
4%5E12

I hope this helps. :-)