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Write the expression with a single base and single positive exponent, then simplify. 4^2*4^3 \div4^{-4} The base is AnswerThe exponent is AnswerThis simplifies to

Write the expression with a single base and single positive exponent, then simplify-example-1
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The expression is given


4^2*^{}(4^3)/(4^(-4))^{}

Solving the expression using the bodmas rule.


4^2*4^(3+4)=4^2*4^7

Since the expression is in multiplication having same base then the power is added.


4^(2+7)=4^9

Hence the base is 4 and exponent is 9.

The answer is


4^9

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