Question

Describe how (2^3) (2^-4)can be simplified.

Answer 1

hELLO kIDDIO!

The bases will stay the same but you will have to add the exponents to simplify.

Have a nice day

Answer 2

`(1)/(2)`

Explanation:

The given expression is:

`(2^3)(2^(-4))`

As from the given expression, we cab see that teh base is same that is
`2` but the powers are different. Therefore, using the property of powers and exponents that is if base is same then the powers gets added, thus the expression becomes

=
`(2^(3+(-4)))`

=
`2^(-1)`

=
`(1)/(2)`

which is the required simplified form of the given expression.