Question

Write the following in simpler form.

2^4 x 8^2

Question 3 options:

A. Cannot be simplified


B. 2 4+4


C. 2 4+6


D. 16 4+2

Answer 1

C. 2^(4 + 6) = 2^10.

Explanation:

8^2 = (2^3)^2

= 2^6.

So 2^4 * 8^2

= 2^4 * 2^6

= 2^(4+6).