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Question
(–5)–2 × (–5)–3 = (–5)–6
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is False.
Explanation:
LHS = (–5)–2 × (–5)–3
Using law of exponents,
am × an = (a)m + n ...[∵ a is non-zero integer]
∴ (–5)–2 × (–5)–3 = (–5)–2 – 3 = (–5)–5
LHS ≠ RHS
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