Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
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Chapter 1 - Section 1.6 - Properties of Integral Exponents - Exercise Set - Page 81: 137

Answer

The product rule: $a^{m}⋅a^{n}=a^{m+n}$ states that to multiply two exponents with the same base, keep the base and add the powers/exponents. For instance, to solve for $b^{2}\cdot b^{3}$, keep the base, $b$ then add the exponents $b^{(2+3)} = b^{5}$

Work Step by Step

The product rule: $a^{m}⋅a^{n}=a^{m+n}$ states that to multiply two exponents with the same base, keep the base and add the powers/exponents. For instance, to solve for $b^{2}\cdot b^{3}$, keep the base, $b$ then add the exponents $b^{(2+3)} = b^{5}$
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