Use the Laws of Exponents to Simplify $$2 ^ { - 4 } \cdot 2 ^ { 9 }$$

question 143

Multiple Choice

Use the laws of exponents to simplify. Do not use negative exponents in your answer.
- $$2 ^ { - 4 } \cdot 2 ^ { 9 }$$

• A) \(4 ^ { 36 }\)
• B) \(2 ^ { - 36 }\)
• C) \(4 ^ { 5 }\)
• D) \(2 ^ { 5 }\)

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