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I need to write (4^6)(4^-8) as 4^n, help!

 Aug 8, 2016

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4^-2

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4^-2

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When multiplying expressions with exponents that have the same base (which would be 4 in this case), just add the exponents and keep the base the same.

6+(-8)=-2, so (4^6)*(4^-8)=4^-2

 Aug 8, 2016

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