Question

Solve the equation: 2^3·2^2

Answer 1

32

Two ways to do this:

Multiply the exponents first to get 2^5 then simplify to get 32.

Simplfy 2^3 (8) and 2^2. Then multiply 8 and 4 together to get 32.

Hope that helps!

Answer 2

32

Explanation:

`2^3 * 2^2\\8 * 4\\32`