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Question
Solve the following:
2–2 × 2–3
Sum
Solution
2–2 × 2–3 = (2)–2 – 3 = (2)–5 ...[∵ am × an = (a)m + n]
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Chapter 8: Exponents and Powers - Exercise [Page 257]
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