Precalculus (6th Edition) Blitzer

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Chapter P - Section P.2 - Exponents and Scientific Notation - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 29: 1

Answer

The product rule for exponents states that $b^{n}$$\times$$b^{m}$=$b^{n+m}$. When multiplying exponential expressions with the same base, the exponents are added together.

Work Step by Step

The product rule for exponents states that $b^{n}$$\times$$b^{m}$=$b^{n+m}$. When multiplying exponential expressions with the same base, the exponents are added together. For instance, $2^{2}$$\times$$2^{3}$=$2^{2+3}$=$2^{5}$
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