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Applying the Rule for Multiplying Powers

A technical analyst is simplifying a formula that involves multiplying two scaling factors with identical bases, such as xaxbx^a \cdot x^b. According to the Product Property for Exponents, what specific mathematical operation must be performed on the exponents aa and bb to simplify this product into a single term?

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