MHB Laws of Exponents: Understand What Your Textbook Is Saying

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The discussion centers on the application of the laws of exponents, specifically how the equation $2(2^{n + 1})$ simplifies to $2^{n + 2}$. The relevant law is $a^m \cdot a^n = a^{m + n}$, which allows for the addition of exponents when multiplying like bases. In this case, $2(2^{n + 1})$ can be expressed as $2^1 \cdot 2^{n + 1}$, leading to the conclusion that $2^{1 + n + 1} = 2^{n + 2}$. Understanding this law clarifies the transition in the textbook's explanation. The discussion effectively highlights the importance of grasping exponent rules for accurate mathematical comprehension.
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In my textbook,

it makes the leap from $2(2^{n + 1}) = 2^{n + 2}$ citing the laws of exponents.

I'm not sure which law of exponents it is referring to.

Thanks
 
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tmt said:
In my textbook,

it makes the leap from $2(2^{n + 1}) = 2^{n + 2}$ citing the laws of exponents.

I'm not sure which law of exponents it is referring to.

Thanks

$\displaystyle \begin{align*} a^m \cdot a^n = a^{m + n} \end{align*}$, and here you have $\displaystyle \begin{align*} 2^1 \cdot 2^{n + 1} = 2^{1 + n + 1} = 2^{n + 2} \end{align*}$.
 
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$\displaystyle \begin{align*} a^m \cdot a^n = a^{m + n} \end{align*}$, and here you have $\displaystyle \begin{align*} 2^1 \cdot 2^{n + 1} = 2^{1 + n + 1} = 2^{n + 2} \end{align*}$.

thanks so much :)
 
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