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Find the value of m if (10)m+1×(10)5=(10)7.


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Solution

The correct option is A

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Consider the equation (10)m+1×(10)5=(10)7.

(10)m+1+5=(10)7 (am×an=am+n)

i.e., (10)m+6=(10)7

Powers on both the sides of the equation have the same base. So, their exponents must also be equal.

m+6=7

m=76=1


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