Mathematics
Assertion: can also be written as .
Reason: In xm, x is called the base and m is called the exponent.
- Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
- Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
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Answer
Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
Explanation
Assertion is false because, the expression represents repeated multiplication, not addition. Specifically, and . Adding the variables as shown in the assertion is incorrect.
Reason is true as it is the correct mathematical definition for the components of an exponential term.
Hence, option 4 is the correct option.
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(2) Find the value of the computer after 3 years.
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- 400
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Assertion: xm ÷ ym = (x ÷ y)m
Reason: am x bm = (ab)m
- Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
- Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
Assertion: 20 + 30 + 40 = (2 + 3 + 4)0
Reason: x0 = 1.
- Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
- Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.