Explain why when multiplying powers you add rather than multiply the exponents.

Will Oldham asked May 22, 2023

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Will Oldham asked May 22, 2023

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use real numbers for the proof

3^3 times 3^2 =

27 times 9 =

243 which is

3^5

Mikecancook answered May 27, 2023

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