Question

Which expression is equivalent to 2⋅26
?

Hint: Don't forget about the invisible 1 exponent. What does the product rule of exponents tell us to do if the base is the same?

(1 point)
Responses

26
2 to the 6th power

12−7
the fraction with numerator 1 and denominator 2 to the negative 7 power

27
2 to the 7th power

25

Answer 1

2^7

Reason: 2 = 2^1, and using the product rule for exponents (add exponents for same base): 2^1 · 2^6 = 2^(1+6) = 2^7 (which equals 128).