Question

Which exponential expression is equal to 2^-5 • 2^8

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

2 (-5 + 8) = 2^3

2^3 = 2^2 / 2^-1 = 2^2 x 2^1 = 2^3

Answer 2

Option A)

Explanation:

`(2^(-5) )(2^(8))=2^(-5+8) =2^(3)`

A)
`(2^(2) )/(2^(-1) ) =2^(2-(-1)) =2^(2+1) =2^(3)`

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