What happens when we add two numbers with the same base but different exponents? For example, 5^-3 + 10^-2

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Answer:   To add exponents, both the exponents and variables should be alike. You add the coefficients of the variables leaving the exponents unchanged. Only terms that have same variables and powers are added. This rule agrees with the multiplication and division of exponents as well.

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