Mathematics for IGCSE & O level - Indices 2 (Section 2 - No. 34)
Which statement is true regarding the expression (a^x * a^y)?
It is equivalent to (a^{xy})
It is equivalent to (a^{x-y})
It is equivalent to (a^{x+y})
It cannot be simplified
Wyjaśnienie
When multiplying exponents with the same base, the exponents should be added. \(a^x * a^y = a^{x+y}\)