Question

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simplify to a single power of 2:
$2^2 \cdot 2^4$
answer attempt 1 out of 2
answer: $2^{\square}$ submit answer

Explanation:

Step1: Apply exponent product rule

When multiplying exponents with the same base, add the exponents: $a^m \cdot a^n = a^{m+n}$

Step2: Calculate sum of exponents

$2^{2+4} = 2^6$

Answer:

$2^6$