Conner and Jana are multiplying (3⁵6⁸)(3⁹6¹⁰).
Conner's Work
(3⁵6⁸)(3⁹6¹⁰) = 3⁵ +⁹6⁸ + ¹⁰ = 3¹⁴6¹⁸
Jana's Work
(3⁵6⁸)(3⁹6¹⁰) = 3⁵.⁹6⁸.¹⁰ = 3⁴⁵6⁸⁰

Is either of them correct? Explain your reasoning.

Solution:

Given that,

Conner and Jana are multiplying:

Given Conner's work is:

We have to check if this work is correct

Yes, Conner work is correct

From given,

Use the following law of exponent

Therefore,

Given Jana's work is:

This is incorrect

The powers of same base has to be added. But here, powers are multiplied which is wrong

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