College Algebra (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321979478
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter R - Section R.2 - Algebra Essentials - R.2 Assess Your Understanding - Page 26: 12

Answer

false

Work Step by Step

RECALL: For any non-zero real number $a$ and integers $m$ and $n$, $a^m \cdot a^n = a^{m+n}$ Thus, the given statement is false since the exponents must be added together, not multiplied together.
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