Question

basic exponent rules
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question
simplify to a single power of 2: 2^3 cdot 2

Explanation:

Step1: Recall exponent - product rule

According to the rule $a^m\cdot a^n=a^{m + n}$, where $a = 2$, $m = 3$, and $n = 1$ (since $2=2^1$).

Step2: Calculate the exponent sum

$2^3\cdot2^1=2^{3 + 1}$.
$3+1=4$.

Answer:

$2^4$