Q. Evaluate. Write your answer as a whole number or as a simplified fraction.42⋅42=
Identify Bases and Exponents: Identify the bases and the exponents.In the expression 42×42, 4 is the base which is raised to the exponent 2 in both terms.Base: 4Exponent: 2
Apply Exponent Rule: Apply the rule of exponents for multiplication.When multiplying two powers that have the same base, you can add the exponents.So, 42×42 becomes 42+2.
Calculate New Exponent: Calculate the new exponent.2+2 equals 4.So, 42×42 simplifies to 44.
Evaluate Exponential Expression: Evaluate 44. 44 means 4 multiplied by itself 4 times, which is 4×4×4×4.
Perform Multiplication: Perform the multiplication. 4∗4∗4∗4 equals 256.
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