SOLUTION: 2^3 × 2^4 write the answer as a power in the simplest form

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Question 1147500: 2^3 × 2^4 write the answer as a power in the simplest form
Found 2 solutions by Theo, Alan3354:
Answer by Theo(13342) About Me  (Show Source):
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2^3 * 2^4 = 2^(3+4) = 2^7
confirm as follows:
2^3 = 8
2^4 = 16
8 * 16 = 128
2^7 = 128

the general formula is b^x * b^y = b^(x + y)


Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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2^3 × 2^4 write the answer as a power in the simplest form
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Use * (Shift 8) for multiply. Not x