Q. Evaluate. Write your answer as a whole number or as a simplified fraction.42⋅42=_____
Identify operation: Identify the operation to perform with the exponents.When multiplying powers with the same base, we add the exponents according to the exponent rule am×an=a(m+n).
Apply exponent rule: Apply the exponent rule to the given expression.Combine the exponents by adding them together.42×42=4(2+2)=44
Calculate value: Calculate the value of 44.Multiply 4 by itself four times.44=4×4×4×4=16×4×4=64×4=256
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