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how to solve exponents when two exponents are given?
i know 2^3 is 8 but the question i cant figure out shows 4^3-2. what does this even mean where the 3 and 2 are both exponents, thats a minus sign after the 3
3 Answers
- RaymondLv 75 days ago
az is correct
For a more formal approach:
4^(3-2)
when multiplying powers of the same base (here, the base is 4), you add the powers.
when dividing powers of the same base, you subtract the powers.
We use the second rule
4^(3-2) = 4^3 / 4^2 = 4
(which is the same as 4^1)
- az_lenderLv 75 days ago
If the whole expression 3-2 is up high in the exponent, then it just means 4^1.
Plain old 4.
