Question

Which formula represents multiplication of powers with the same base?

Options

• a^m + aⁿ = a^m+n

• a^m × aⁿ = a^m+n

• a^m × aⁿ = a^m−n

• a^m+n = a^m − aⁿ

Answer 1

a^m × aⁿ = a^m+n

Explanation:

The rule for like bases is to add exponents during multiplication.