Find the numerical equivalent of 4^9⋅4^−7 (1 point)
Responses
4^2
4
4^16
16
The numerical equivalent of 4^9⋅4^−7 is 4^2.
To find the numerical equivalent of 4^9⋅4^−7, we use the exponent rules. According to the rule a^m ⋅ a^n = a^(m + n):
4^9⋅4^(-7) = 4^(9 + (-7)) = 4^2
Therefore, the numerical equivalent of 4^9⋅4^−7 is 4^2.