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Question
(–4)–4 × (4)–1 = (4)5
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is False.
Explanation:
LHS = (–4)–4 × (4)–1
Using law of exponents,
am × an = (a)m + n ...[∵ a is non-zero integer]
∴ (–4)–4 × (4)–1 = (4)–4 × (4)–1
= (4)–4 – 1
= (4)–5
LHS ≠ RHS
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