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if 44+44+44+44=4a , then a=___

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Given equation:

44+44+44+44=4a
4×44=4a

41×44=4a

44+1=4a (since, Product rule: am×an=am+n)

45=4a

when the bases are equal then their powers are also
equal.

Therefore, a=5.


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