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4^6 • 4^-8 pls answer

User Asimolmez
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Answer:


\boxed{4^(-2)}

Explanation:


4^6 * 4^(-8)

When bases are same for exponents and it is multiplication, then add the exponents.


4^(6+-8)


4^(-2)

User Krikara
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Explanation: Since these two powers have the same base of 4, you can multiply them together by simply adding their exponents to get 4⁻².

When applying your exponent rules, the bases don't change!

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