Find the value of m if (−10)m+1×(−10)5=(−10)7.
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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=7–6=1