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Polynomials, equivalent equations
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Why doesn't (x - y)^m = x^m - y^m?

Using the rule that (ab)^n = a^n b^n, I thought that the first equation would be true. I've plugged in some integers, and it's not true, but I don't know why. Thanks.
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Polynomials, equivalent equations - by mstcrow5429 - 08-13-2007, 10:25 PM
Polynomials, equivalent equations - by Blue - 08-14-2007, 01:30 AM

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