Answer
$M=N$
Work Step by Step
If $a^m$ is equal to $a^n$, then, since they have the same base, their exponents must be equal.
Thus,
If $a^m=a^n$, then $m=n$.
Therefore, the missing expression in the given statement is:
$M=N$
Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)
by Blitzer, Robert F.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13:
978-0-13417-894-3
Chapter 9 - Section 9.5 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 725: 1
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