Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
When equal bases are multiplied, the powers add.
The bases of both expressions is x.
The powers are 5 and 7.
The answer is x^(5 + 7) = x^(12)
Answer:
a₄ = - 15
Step-by-step explanation:
Using the recursive formula and a₁ = 17 , then
a₂ = a₁ - 8 = 17 - 8 = 9
a₃ = a₂ - 8 = 9 - 8 = 1
a₃ = a₂ - 8 = 1 - 8 = - 7
a₄ = a₃ - 8 = - 7 - 8 = - 15
False because the answer would be -10