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

2^3

Step-by-step explanation:

2^-5*2^8=2^ (-5+8)

= 2^3