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Is the statement (10^5)(4^5) = 14^5 true?

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User Kagawa
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Before we can prove/disprove it, we need to solve the equation.

So firstly, solve the exponents: (100000)(1024) _ 537824

Next, multiply everything on the left side, and your answer will be 102400000 ≠ 537824.

In short, that statement is false.

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