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list three different ways to write 5 (with an exponents of 11) as the product of two powers. explain why all three of you expressions are equal to 5 with an exponent of 11...

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ok i got it its 5^1 5^3 5^8 and 5^10 lol yw

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when multiplying a number to a power, you add the powers.

for example 5^3 x 5^8 = 5^11

you can do the same with 2&9, 4&7, 5&6

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