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The expression (x^3)(x^−17) is equivalent to xn. What is the value of n?

User Nekman
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n = -14

(x^3)(x^−17) =

x^(3 - 17) =

x^-14

User Stephan Dollberg
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Answer:

  • -14

Explanation:

  • (x^3)(x^−17) =
  • x^(3 - 17) =
  • x^-14
  • n = -14
User Sawo Cliff
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