Question

Is the equation (8–√4)−24⋅(8–√)16=8−48 true or false? Select the response that correctly answers the question and provides the appropriate justification.(1 point)
Responses

True. When the bases are multiplied, the exponents are also multiplied.
True. When the bases are multiplied, the exponents are also multiplied.

False, because the exponents should be added rather than multiplied.
False, because the exponents should be added rather than multiplied.

False, because the Negative Exponent Rule should be applied.
False, because the Negative Exponent Rule should be applied.

True, but the equation can be simplified further.

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Answered by GPT 3.5
False, because the exponents should be added rather than multiplied.

In the given equation, the expression (8–√4)−24⋅(8–√)16 contains square roots which are represented by exponents. When multiplying the bases (8 and √16), the exponents should be added, not multiplied.

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