If 2x2y=32, x+y=?

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If  2^x2^y=32 , x+y=?

A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6 E. 7

Debinach · Answer

Answer : C

If we factorise 32 it can be written as 2^2.2^3
So x = 2 and y = 3
Therefore x+y = 5

BrentGMATPrepNow · Answer

2^x2^y=32

2^{x+y}=2^5

so, x + y = 5

Answer: C

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Abhishek009 · Answer

2^x2^y = 2^5 = 32

Thus, x + y = 5
  
Hence, answer will be (C) 5...

MathRevolution · Answer

==> From  2^x2^y=2^x^+^y= 32=2^5 , you get  x+y=5.

Therefore, the answer is C.
Answer: C

JeffTargetTestPrep · Answer

Let’s simplify the given equation:

(2^x)(2^y) = 32

2^(x+y) = 2^5

x + y = 5

Answer: C

Inten21 · Answer

ANSWER:
=====

2^x.2^y= 32
2x2y=2^5

2^(x+y)= 2^5
x+y=5

ANSWER = C

lunalight · Answer

2x2y=32
2x+y=25

x + y = 5

-> C

Sarmadk5 · Answer

Solution: 2X*2Y = 32
32 can be written as 2^5

When bases are same powee are added . 
Thus 2X*2Y= 2^(X+Y)= 2^5
Hence X+Y= 5

Answer:C

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