Product Rule of Exponents Practice

Math 8 Q1 (Pre-Algebra) / Exponent Rules

Use the Product Rule of Exponents to simplify the expression 24 ⋅22.(1 point)

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To simplify 24 ⋅ 22 using the Product Rule of Exponents, we add the exponents:

24 ⋅ 22 = (2^4) ⋅ (2^2)

Using the Product Rule of Exponents, we add the exponents:

= 2^(4+2)

= 2^6

Therefore, 24 ⋅ 22 simplifies to 2^6.