Why is a^(2)*a^(-6)* a^(6)=a^(5) correct?

Question

Why is
`a^(2)*a^(-6)* a^(6)=a^(5)` correct?

Answer 1

no

Explanation:

Answer 2

incorrect

Explanation:

We are multiplying exponents

Since the bases are the same, add the exponents

a^2 * a^-6 * a^6

a^ ( 2+-6 +6)

a^ (2)

This does not equal a^5