SOLUTION: Which one is larger? 2^12+2^12 or 2^13

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Question 977151: Which one is larger?
2^12+2^12 or 2^13
Found 2 solutions by rothauserc, Cromlix:
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2^12 + 2^12 = 2 * 2^12 = 8192
2^13 = 2 * (2^12) = 8192
both expressions are the same, neither one is larger

Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2^12 + 2^12 = 8192
2^13 = 8192
2^12 + 2^12 = 4^12
4 = 2^2
4^12 = 2^13
Hope htis helps:-)