Question

Describe how (2^3) (2^-4) can be simplified

Answer 1

Answer:

$2^{-7}$

Step-by-step explanation:

we have

$(2^{-3})(2^{-4})$

In this problem we know that the base remains the same and you will have to add the exponents to simplify.

so

$(2^{-3})(2^{-4})=2^{-3-4}$

$=2^{-7}$

Answer 2

Answer:

The simplified form of $(2^3)(2^{-4})$ is:

   $\dfrac{1}{2}$

Step-by-step explanation:

We have to describe, how to simplify  $(2^3)(2^{-4})$

Now, we start our solution,

$(2^3)(2^{-4})$  this could also be written as:

$\dfrac{2^3}{2^4}\\\\\\=\dfrac{1}{2}$

Hence, the simplified form of $(2^3)(2^{-4})$ is:

   $\dfrac{1}{2}$