Question

Simplify
5^3
5^7
leaving your answer in index form.

Answer 1

5x5=25 , 25x5= 125.

5x5=25, 25x5= 125, 125x5=625, 625x5=3125, 3125x5=15625, 15625x5= 78125.

Answer 2

5^10

Explanation:

When multiplying exponents with the same base, we add the exponents

5^3 * 5^7

5^(3+7)

5^10