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Which expression is equivalent to 4^5x4^-2

User Jeffshantz
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Answer:

4^3

Explanation:

When you are multiplying exponents with the same base (for this problem the base is 4) you add together the exponents. It is kinda hard to explain but that is just a rule you can use. So, 4^(5+(-2))=4^3

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