SOLUTION: 2and the exponent is 4 and the answer is 2*2*2 how did that happen

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Question 49333: 2and the exponent is 4 and the answer is 2*2*2 how did that happen
Answer by mszlmb(115) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sorry,
24=2*2*2*2=16
However,
2*4=2*2*2=8