Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    webb2red's Avatar
    webb2red Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Apr 18, 2012, 08:25 PM
    Exponents... again
    Can you explain the solution for 5
    webb2red's Avatar
    webb2red Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #2

    Apr 18, 2012, 08:27 PM
    That question did not post correctly. The question was for a solution to 5^x + 15^x.
    ebaines's Avatar
    ebaines Posts: 12,131, Reputation: 1307
    Expert
    		  
    #3

    Apr 19, 2012, 06:04 AM
    What kind of "solution" are you looking for? Does this help:

    ?
    webb2red's Avatar
    webb2red Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #4

    Apr 23, 2012, 05:38 PM
    I follow you until the last number sentence. I'm sure there is some canceling out of terms going on, but where does the 1 come from? I'm just having a mental block!
    ebaines's Avatar
    ebaines Posts: 12,131, Reputation: 1307
    Expert
    		  
    #5

    Apr 24, 2012, 08:16 AM
    Remember that a(b+c) = ab + ac. For example: 2(3+4) = 2x3 + 2x4 = 6 + 8 =14. So for this problem
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Adding exponents [ 1 Answers ]

I really need help on adding and subtracting exponents:confused: I need the help for and assignment in math due tomorrow and I still have 3 questions left:( The questions are: 5^2+5^3 3^5-3^3 5^2+2^5

Adding exponents [ 5 Answers ]

Hello! ... I need help with this problem... 2x^2+x^2 P.S.~ ^means to raise the power thanks~~~ :D

Adding exponents [ 2 Answers ]

Can somebody help me with this question. I am feeling really silly right now but for some reason, I can't figure it out. 3^x + 3^x + 3^x = ? The ^ means raised to the x power.

Simplifing exponents [ 1 Answers ]

how do I do a problem like this one (x raised to 1/3)raised to-4/5

View more questions Search