Question

I need help pls which exponential expression is equal to 2^(-5)*2^(8) explain how you got your answer

Answer 1

2^(3)

Explanation:

When you have the same base and multiplication is involved, you can add the powers.

The bases are the same, which is 2, so add the powers.

-5 + 8 = 3

So the answer is 2^(3)