Question

Raymond claims that 55 * 52 = 53. Rose argues that 55 * 52 = 5'.

Which one of them is correct? Use the properties of exponents to
justify your answer.

Answer 1

Explanation:

8. Harry, Louis and Niall are working with exponents. Harry claims 4

2

∙ 4

5 = 4

10

. Louis

claims 4

2

∙ 4

5 = 4

7

. Niall claims 4

2

∙ 4

5 = 167

. Which student has the correct answer?

Explain why.

9. Raymond and Rose were working with exponents.

Part A: Raymond claims that 55 * 52 = 53. Rose argues that 55 * 52 = 57. Which one of

them is correct? Use the properties of exponents to justify your answer.

Part B: Raymond claims that 79/75 = 74. Rose argues that 79/75=745. Which one of