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Which is equivalent to 2 to the 3rd power * 2 to the -5th power?

A)
2 to the -15th power


B)
2 to the -8th power


C)
2 to the -2nd power


D)
2 to the 2nd power

User Spiralx
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C. Because since they have the same bases and you are multiplying ... technically your suppose to add the exponents that are of the same base
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