Write the expression using a single exponent.
2^2*2^8
A.4^10
B.2^10
C.4^16
D.4^16
Is the answer C??
(2^2)(2^8)
= 2^10
so B is the correct answer
The answer is B. Since the bases are the same, u add the exponents.
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To simplify the expression 2^2 * 2^8, you can use the property of exponents that says when you have the same base raised to different powers, you can add the exponents.
Start by combining the exponents:
2^2 * 2^8 = 2^(2 + 8)
Therefore, the expression simplifies to 2^10.
So, the answer is B, 2^10.
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