Though many students think the following statements are true, each of them is actually FALSE. Confirm this by substituting simple numbers for the variables and doing the arithmetic. Note: Do not use 0 or 1; they are too special. Homework Help ✎

REMEMBER: EACH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS FALSE.

1. (x + y)² = x² + y²

2. = p + q

3. 3w⁻² =

4. (a⁻¹ + b⁻¹)⁻¹ = a + b

5. 3 · 2^x = 6 ^x