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Why is a^(2)*a^(-6)* a^(6)=a^(5) correct?
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a^(2)*a^(-6)* a^(6)=a^(5) correct?

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Answer:

no

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User Jon Hess
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Answer:

incorrect

Explanation:

We are multiplying exponents

Since the bases are the same, add the exponents

a^2 * a^-6 * a^6

a^ ( 2+-6 +6)

a^ (2)

This does not equal a^5

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