Simplifying Expressions with Exponents

The video tutorial explains how to simplify a mathematical expression by factoring out 2 to the 18th power. It demonstrates the process of distributing and adding terms within parentheses, leading to a simplified expression of 2 to the power of 20. The tutorial concludes with the correct answer being option D.

What is the first step in simplifying the given expression?

• Adding the exponents

• Multiplying the bases

• Factoring out 2 to the 18th power

• Adding the terms inside the parentheses

After factoring out 2 to the 18th, what is the expression inside the parentheses?

• Two plus two

• One plus one

• Four

• One plus one plus one plus one

How is the number four rewritten in terms of powers of two?

• 2 to the power of 1

• 2 to the power of 4

• 2 to the power of 2

• 2 to the power of 3

What do you do with the exponents when multiplying the same bases?

• Multiply the exponents

• Add the exponents

• Divide the exponents

• Subtract the exponents

What is the final simplified expression?

• 2 to the power of 18

• 2 to the power of 20

• 2 to the power of 22

• 2 to the power of 19