What is done to exponents when you add or subtract powers having the same base?

Mathematics

2 answers:

Gennadij [26K]3 years ago

8 0

You keep the same exponent when adding or subtracting

statuscvo [17]3 years ago

6 0

One of the base in the numberical equation changes to a lesser power, causing it to change. Such as 4 to the power of 3 minus 2 to the power of 3 = 6 so basically the exponents disappear and the base is left with no exponent.

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