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4 to the power of 3 times 4 to the power of -1

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Answer:

16 or (4^2)

Explanation:

4^3 * 4^-1

When multiplying exponents with the same bass, the exponents themselves can be added.

3 + -1 = 2

4^2 = 16

16 is your answer!

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