Question

Simplify the expression; 2^3 x 2^2
A. 2^5
B. 4^6
C. 4^5
D. 2^6

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

2^3=8

2^2=4

8*4=32

A. 2^5=32; Correct

B. 4^6=4096; Incorrect

C. 4^5=1024; Incorrect

D. 2^6=64; Incorrect

Answer 2

Simplify the expression; 2^3 x 2^2

A. 2^5

B. 4^6

C. 4^5

D. 2^6

Explanation:

You add the powers together since you are multiplying.