Question

If A = (7 – 11 + 8)^131 and B = (–7 + 11 – 8)^131
, then what is the value of (7 – 13)^(A+B) ? Please explain.

Answer 1

\[A =4^{131}\]
\[B =-4^{131}\]
\[A +B =4^{131}-4^{131}=0\]
\[\left( 7-13 \right)^{A +B}=\left( -6 \right)^{0}=1\]

Answer 2

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