A student says x^2 + x^3 = x^5. What is the mistake?
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Exponent addition applies when multiplying same bases, not when adding terms. x^2 and x^3 are not like terms.
A student says x^2 + x^3 = x^5. What is the mistake?
Exponent addition applies when multiplying same bases, not when adding terms. x^2 and x^3 are not like terms.