SOLUTION: How do I solve this problem. It says to Simplify each expression. Where appropriate express answers with positive exponents. assume base is not zero. {{{4^-2*4^3}}}

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Question 94283: How do I solve this problem. It says to Simplify each expression. Where appropriate express answers with positive exponents. assume base is not zero.
4%5E-2%2A4%5E3
Answer by jayanthihemkos@yahoo.com(87) About Me  (Show Source):
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4%5E-2%2A4%5E3Since the base is same , we apply the law
a^m*a^n = a^(m+n)

Here m = -2 and n = +3
4^-2 *4^3
==> 4^(-2+3)
==> 4^1
==> 4
Hence the solution