Find the numerical equivalent of 2^5 ⋅2^−2

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2

8

128

16

Answer 1

The numerical equivalent of 2^5 ⋅ 2^−2 can be found by adding the exponents of 2 together and evaluating the resulting exponent:

2^5 ⋅ 2^−2 = 2^(5 + (-2)) = 2^3.

Therefore, the numerical equivalent is 8.