Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 5 - Section 5.2 - Multiplying Polynomials - Exercise Set - Page 360: 105

Answer

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Work Step by Step

The product rule for exponent states that: When multiplying exponential expressions with the same base, add the exponents. Use this sum as the exponent of the common base. $b^m\times b^n=(b\times b\times ...\times b)(b\times b\times ...\times b)$ $=b\times b\times ...\times b$ $=b^{m+n}$ For example, $2^3\times2^5=2^{3+5}=2^8$
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