Question

Salim says he cannot simplify the expression a^m • a^n. Complete the statement about Salim's claim.

Answer 1

Salim can simplify that and the answer will be
`a^m^+^n`

Explanation:

This is because of the law of multiplying powers, which states that you can add the exponents if the base is the same. So, you just add m and n and put that as the exponent and you will have the answer.

Answer 2

salim CAN simplify this expression because the two factors HAVE the same BASE

a^m x a^n is the same as A^(M+N)

Explanation: