SOLUTION: 8^4/2*2^1/2 How do I solve this both the base and exponent are not the same. So, if I multiply the base of 2 by for to get 8 (same base) do I multiply the exponent as well?

Algebra ->  Square-cubic-other-roots -> SOLUTION: 8^4/2*2^1/2 How do I solve this both the base and exponent are not the same. So, if I multiply the base of 2 by for to get 8 (same base) do I multiply the exponent as well?      Log On


   

Question 905833: 8^4/2*2^1/2
How do I solve this both the base and exponent are not the same. So, if I multiply the base of 2 by for to get 8 (same base) do I multiply the exponent as well?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Convert the 8 to a base 2 since 8=2^3.
Then you can just add exponents.