Simplifying Expressions and Exponents

The video tutorial explains how to simplify a mathematical expression by changing the base of each term to 2. It demonstrates the process of multiplying exponents when dealing with powers of powers and converting repeated addition into multiplication. The tutorial concludes by simplifying the expression to 2 to the power of 50, identifying the correct answer as option D.

What is the first step in simplifying the given expression?

• Convert 4 into 2 squared

• Add the exponents

• Multiply the exponents

• Change the base of each term to 2

How can repeated addition be expressed in terms of multiplication?

• By dividing the terms

• By subtracting the terms

• By adding the terms

• By multiplying the terms

What is the result of multiplying powers with the same base?

• Add the exponents

• Divide the exponents

• Subtract the exponents

• Multiply the exponents

What is the final simplified expression of the given problem?

• 8 to the power of 16

• 4 to the power of 48

• 2 to the power of 50

• 2 to the power of 48

What is the equivalent of 4 in terms of base 2?

• 2 cubed

• 2 to the power of 4

• 2 squared

• 2 to the power of 1