-2 Find all real numbers a such that a = a Explain why this does not violate the exponential function property which states ax if and only if x = y. For what value(s) of a does a² = a -²? a = (Use a comma to separate answers as needed.)

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Chapter5: Inverse, Exponential, And Logarithmic Functions
Section5.2: Exponential Functions
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Find all real numbers a such that a = a
Explain why this does not violate the exponential function property which
states a = a if and only if x = y.
2
For what value(s) of a does a² = a -²?
a =
(Use a comma to separate answers as needed.)
Transcribed Image Text:2 - 2 Find all real numbers a such that a = a Explain why this does not violate the exponential function property which states a = a if and only if x = y. 2 For what value(s) of a does a² = a -²? a = (Use a comma to separate answers as needed.)
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