SOLUTION: can 8 to the 4th power times 8 to the 7th power be simplified?

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Question 248379: can 8 to the 4th power times 8 to the 7th power be simplified?
Found 2 solutions by edjones, richwmiller:
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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8^4 * 8^7 = 8^11

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Yes
8^4*8^7
what is the rule of exponents
If the numbers are multiplied add the exponents
Think of it this way
2^2=4
2^3=8
4*8=32
2^2*2^3=2^5=32
or simpler
2^1*2^2=2^3
2*4=8
and if you are dividing subtract