Question

Which expression is equivalent to x^2 • x^3?

A. x^5
B. x^-1
C. x^6
D. 6 × X

Answer 1

Think: x^2 • x^3 = x^(2+3). Yes, add the exponents, while keeping the base, 3.

Thus, x^2 • x^3 = x^5.

Answer 2

x^5 is your answer because you add exponents when they are not in separate paretheses.