Calculus (3rd Edition)

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1464125260
ISBN 13: 978-1-46412-526-3

Chapter 7 - Exponential Functions - 7.1 Derivative of f(x)=bx and the Number e - Preliminary Questions - Page 326: 1

Answer

(c) is incorrect.

Work Step by Step

a) Correct, because exponents add. b) Correct, because multiplying exponents gives $\frac{1}{2}\times\frac{4}{3}=\frac{2}{3}$ c) Incorrect because: $3^2 2^3=9(8)=72\neq 1$ d) Correct, because: $(2^{-2})^{-2}=2^4=16$
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