Applying the one to one property to solve an equation with exponents

What is the basic definition of the one-to-one property?

• If X^a = X^b, then a must equal b.

• If X^a = Y^b, then a must equal b.

• If X^a = X^b, then a must be greater than b.

• If X^a = Y^b, then a must be less than b.

How can you solve an equation with different bases using the one-to-one property?

• By finding a common base for both sides.

• By subtracting the exponents.

• By multiplying the exponents.

• By adding the bases together.

What is the first step in solving an equation using the one-to-one property?

• Multiply the bases.

• Find a common base for the terms.

• Add the exponents together.

• Subtract the exponents.

What is the result of multiplying two exponents with the same base?

• You divide the exponents.

• You subtract the exponents.

• You multiply the exponents.

• You add the exponents.

What happens when you raise an exponent to another power?

• You subtract the powers.

• You divide the powers.

• You add the powers.

• You multiply the powers.

What should you do before eliminating the bases in an equation?

• Ensure the bases are different.

• Ensure the exponents are equal.

• Ensure the bases are the same.

• Ensure the exponents are different.

Why is it important to match the bases when using the one-to-one property?

• To make the equation more complex.

• To eliminate the bases.

• To ensure the exponents are equal.

• To simplify the equation.