Question

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

Answer 1

To find the numerical equivalent of the expression \( 2^5 \cdot 2^{-2} \), you can use the properties of exponents. Specifically, when multiplying numbers with the same base, you add the exponents:

\[
2^5 \cdot 2^{-2} = 2^{5 + (-2)} = 2^{5 - 2} = 2^3
\]

Now, calculate \( 2^3 \):

\[
2^3 = 8
\]

Thus, the numerical equivalent of \( 2^5 \cdot 2^{-2} \) is **8**.