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Which reason best explains why x3 y2 is not equal to (xy) 5 ?

Which reason best explains why x3 y2 is not equal to (xy) 5 ?
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Which reason best explains why x3 y2 is not equal to (xy) 5 ?

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5(xy) simplified is 5x+5y. This does not equal x3+y2. :)
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Answer C: This law of exponents can only be used when the bases are equal

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