Question

Which expressions are equivalent to 5^{12}\cdot 5^85

12
⋅5
8
5, start superscript, 12, end superscript, dot, 5, start superscript, 8, end superscript

Answer 1

To find equivalent expressions for 5^12 * 5^8, we can use the property of exponents which states that when multiplying with the same base, you add the exponents. Therefore, 5^12 * 5^8 simplifies to 5^20.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find equivalent expressions for 512 × 58, we can use the property of exponents which states that when multiplying with the same base, you add the exponents.

In this case, 512 stands for five multiplied by itself twelve times, and 58 stands for five multiplied by itself eight times. Therefore, 512 × 58 is equal to 520.