Question

Find the numerical equivalent of 4 to the power of 9 times 4 to the power of 7
(1 point)
4 to the power of 2
4
4 to the power of 16
16

Answer 1

To solve \( 4^9 \times 4^7 \), we can use the property of exponents that states \( a^m \times a^n = a^{m+n} \).

Applying this property:

\[
4^9 \times 4^7 = 4^{9+7} = 4^{16}
\]

Thus, the numerical equivalent of \( 4^9 \times 4^7 \) is \( 4^{16} \).

The correct answer is:

**4 to the power of 16**.