V Visitor New member Joined Jan 25, 2012 Messages 1 Jan 25, 2012 #1 I'm teaching myself math, but I've gotten stuck with this exponent problem... (43)2 ______ = 16 step by step instructions would be appreciated~!
I'm teaching myself math, but I've gotten stuck with this exponent problem... (43)2 ______ = 16 step by step instructions would be appreciated~!
pka Elite Member Joined Jan 29, 2005 Messages 11,978 Jan 25, 2012 #2 Visitor said: I'm teaching myself math, but I've gotten stuck with this exponent problem... (43)2 ______ = 16 Click to expand... \(\displaystyle (4^3)^2=4^{(3\cdot 2)}=4^6\) \(\displaystyle 16=4^2\)
Visitor said: I'm teaching myself math, but I've gotten stuck with this exponent problem... (43)2 ______ = 16 Click to expand... \(\displaystyle (4^3)^2=4^{(3\cdot 2)}=4^6\) \(\displaystyle 16=4^2\)