Question

(2 by the power of 3)by the power of 1 equals 16,
Why is it incorrect?

Answer 1

Explanation:

(2^3)^1 does not equal 16

(2^3)^1

= 6^1

= 6

2 to the power of 3 equals 2x2x2

2x2x2 equals 6

And anything to the power of 1 is basically the number itself, times 1

Answer 2

2x2x2=8 8times 1 is 8 answer is 8