Question

Multiply 2^(9)*2^(2)*2^(4)

Answer 1

• 2^15

Explanation:

Given that,

(2^9)*(2^2)*(2^4)

By multiplication the powers are added as they are in same base

=2^{9+2+4}

=2^15

Answer 2

2 ^ 15

Explanation:

2 ^9 * 2 ^ 2 * 2 ^ 4

When we multiply numbers with the same base, we can add the exponents

a^ b * a^ c = a^(b+c)

2 ^9 * 2 ^ 2 * 2 ^ 4

2 ^ ( 9+2+4)

2 ^ 15