Simplify 2^5 · 2^3 / 2^6.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 4
- Step 1: Add exponents in the product: 2^5 · 2^3 = 2^8. Step 2. Subtract the denominator exponent: 2^(8−6) = 2² = 4. Answer: 4. Why not the others: 2, 8 and 16 each apply an exponent rule incorrectly.
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