Question
Is Dora correct?
Explain your answer.
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
1. We need to verify if is equal to .
2. We will use properties of exponents to simplify and compare both expressions.
STEP 2
1. Simplify the left-hand side expression.
2. Simplify the right-hand side expression.
3. Compare the simplified expressions.
STEP 3
Simplify the left-hand side expression .
STEP 4
Simplify the right-hand side expression .
STEP 5
Calculate .
STEP 6
Compare the results of the two expressions.
The left-hand side simplifies to , while the right-hand side simplifies to .
Since , Dora is incorrect.
The conclusion is that is not equal to .
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