Find the value of m, if (−10)m+1 × (−10)5 = (−10)7.
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(−10)m+1× (−10)5 = (−10)7
⇒(−10)m+1+5 = (−10)7 [∵am×an = a(m+n)]
⇒(−10)m+6 = (−10)7
Since their bases are equal, their exponents must be equal.
⇒ m + 6 = 7
⇒ m = 7 – 6 = 1
Find the value of ‘k’ if x−1 is a factor of P(x) = 4x3 + x2–3x+k.