Question

Simplify the expression if possible 4^3 × 4^5 and write you answer as a power ( using exponents )

Answer 1

4^8

Explanation:

If you are multiplying two bases that are the same with different exponents, the exponents get added and the base stays the same:

`x^a*x^b=x^(a+b)\\\\4^3*4^5=4^(3+5)\\\\4^3*4^5=4^8`

Therefore, 4^3 * 4^5 = 4^8