College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter P - Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts of Algebra - Exercise Set P.2 - Page 34: 124

Answer

The product rule for exponents tells you that if you multiply two numbers with powers a and b, and they have the same base, the answer is that base to the power of a+b. For example, 2$^3$$\times$2$^5$=2$^8$

Work Step by Step

This is the definition of the product rule for exponents.
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