Question

when adding, subtractingn multiypling and dividing with exponents, do the bases have to be the same?when multiplying, what is done with the exponents?How about dividing?what about (X^A) ^A?what about (X/Y) ^ AX^-AX^A/B

Answer 1

Explanation:

Yes the bases must be the same

If you multiply, add the exponents. Ex: x² * x³ =
`x^(5)`

When dividing, subtract. Ex.
`(x^(6) )/(x^(2) )` =
`x^(4)`

When it's to the power to the power, multiply exponents Ex.
`(x^(5) )^(2) = x^(10)`

`((x)/(y) )^({ax-ax} )^(a/b) = ((x)/(y) )^((0)) =1` anything to the 0 power is 1

It's not clear what your last question part was.