42×44= 4^2\times4^4= 42×44=
To solve the exercise we use the property of multiplication of powers with the same bases:
an∗am=an+m a^n * a^m = a^{n+m} an∗am=an+m
With the help of this property, we can add the exponents.
42×44=44+2=46 4^2\times4^4=4^{4+2}=4^6 42×44=44+2=46
46 4^6 46