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Complete the equation by supplying the missing exponent. (MCC.8.EE.1) M X M -6 =M 2

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Answer:

x = 8

Explanation:

... (m^x)(m^-6) = m^2

... m^(x-6) = m^2 . . . . . . . use the rule (a^b)(a^c) = a^(b+c)

Equating exponents gives ...

... x -6 = 2

... x = 8 . . . . . . add 6

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