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Simplify 4^(3)*4^(5)

A. 16^8

B. 4^8

C. 4^15

D. 16 * 15

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Answer:

B

Explanation:

Because in powers we just add so it will be 4^3+5

=4^8

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Answer:

B. 4^8

Explanation:

The indices of the base 4 can be added while multiplying i.e. 3+5=8 but the base remains the same.

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