What exponential expression is equal to 2 to the negative 5th power • 2 to the 8th power ?

2³

Step-by-step explanation:

Written in numerical form:

2⁻⁵ · 2⁸

Since both exponents have the same base, one of the exponent rules apply. When multiplying exponents with the same base, you add the exponents.

xᵃ · xᵇ = xᵃ⁺ᵇ

2⁻⁵ · 2⁸

= 2⁽⁻⁵⁾ ⁺ ⁸

= 2³   Simplified exponent form

= 8    Most simplified form

the answer is a

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