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True or False.
When multiplying two like bases, we add the exponents.

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Hi.

If I had to say, I think I would say that is True.

Sorry if I'm wrong, but I really think it's true...
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The answer is true. If you're multiplying exponents with like bases, you add the exponents together.

Example: 7 · 7⁶ = 7¹¹

However, if you were to have a problem that has different bases, you'd multiply the base numbers first, then keep the exponent on your product.

Example: 9· 3⁴ = 27⁴

After getting your product, you need to "simplify" your answer.

27
⁴ = 531, 441

I hope I helped :)

- Shay❤
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