Simplify the following expression.

Question

5(8)^4-4

Answer 1

The expression can be simplified using the order of operations (PEMDAS):

1. First, evaluate the exponent: (8)^4 = 4096
2. Then, multiply 5 by 4096: 5*4096 = 20,480
3. Finally, subtract 4: 20,480 - 4 = 20,476

Therefore, the simplified expression is 20,476.