Chapter 7.2, Problem 1P

Rewrite each expression using each base only once.

$4^5\cdot 4^3$

To determine

To simplify the given expression.

Answer to Problem 1P

  $4^5\cdot 4^3=4^8$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  $4^5\cdot 4^3$

Concept used:

  $a^m\cdot a^n=a^{m+n}$

Calculation:

  $\begin{array}{l}{4}^5\cdot 4^3=4^{5+3}\\ =4^8\end{array}$