Question
(4^5) (4-^3) =
Responses
A
4^2
B
4^−15
C
8^-8
D. 16^2
Responses
A
4^2
B
4^−15
C
8^-8
D. 16^2
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To simplify the expression \( (4^5) (4^{-3}) \), we can use the property of exponents that states \( a^m \cdot a^n = a^{m+n} \).
Applying this property:
\[
(4^5) (4^{-3}) = 4^{5 + (-3)} = 4^{5 - 3} = 4^2
\]
Thus, the simplified expression is \( 4^2 \).
The correct answer is:
**A. \( 4^2 \)**
Applying this property:
\[
(4^5) (4^{-3}) = 4^{5 + (-3)} = 4^{5 - 3} = 4^2
\]
Thus, the simplified expression is \( 4^2 \).
The correct answer is:
**A. \( 4^2 \)**