Question

Can the following expression be written in simpler form? If so, write anot equivalent expression. If not, explain why not.

2^4×8^2 = 2^4×2^6

Answer 1

Yes, this expression can be written in simpler form.

Each term shares a GCF of 2^2, so it can therefore be factored out, and written more simply as the following:

1^2 * 4 = 1^2 * 1^3

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