Which of the following pairs of items is a better buy?
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Answer:
The values of a and b are a = 11 , b = 7
Step-by-step explanation:
* Lets explain how to solve the problem
* In the exponential functions we have some rules
1- In multiplication if they have same base we add the power
# Ex: b^m × b^n = b^(m + n) ⇒ b is the base , m and n are the powers
2- In division if they have same base we subtract the power
# Ex: b^m ÷ b^n = b^(m – n) ⇒ b is the base , m and n are the powers
3- If we have power over power we multiply them
# Ex: (b^m)^n = b^(mn) ⇒ b is the base , m and n are the powers
* Lets solve the problem
∵ The equation is ⇒ (1)
- At first multiply the coefficients
∵ -4 × 5 = -20
- Multiply the base x
∵
- Multiply the base y
∵
∴ ⇒ (2)
- By comparing (1) and (2)
∴ a = 11 and b = 7
* The values of a and b are a = 11 , b = 7