Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Section 5.1 - Exponents and Scientific Notation - Exercise Set - Page 263: 143

Answer

a.$x^{2a}$ b. $2x^a$ c. $x^{a-b}$ d. $x^{a+b}$ e. This is already simplified.

Work Step by Step

a. $x^a+x^a$ $x^{a+a}$ $x^{2a}$ b. $x^a+x^a$ $2x^a$ c. $\frac{x^a}{x^b}$ $x^{a-b}$ d. $x^a\times x^b$ $x^{a+b}$ e. $x^a+x^b$ This is already simplified.
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