how it's possible to get rid of the exponent k-1 and make it just k. How can you multiply 2x2k-1 and get 2x2k ?
how it's possible to get rid of the exponent k-1 and make it just k. How can you multiply 2x2k-1 and get 2x2k ?
Algebra: Structure And Method, Book 1
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Chapter4: Polynomials
Section4.6: Multiplying Polynomials
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5.6 problem 11 -> I attach a file. I can't understand how it's possible to get rid of the exponent k-1 and make it just k. How can you multiply 2x2k-1 and get 2x2k ?
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Recall the exponent property,
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That is, when bases are equal, add the powers.
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