Find the numerical equivalent of 2^5 ⋅2^−2 (1 point) Responses 16 16 8 8 2 2 128

Answer 1

To find the numerical equivalent of \( 2^5 \cdot 2^{-2} \), you can use the property of exponents which states that when you multiply two numbers with the same base, you add their exponents:

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

Calculating \( 2^3 \):

\[ 2^3 = 8 \]

So the correct answer is \( 8 \).