Question

Simplify the following equation
x^5 * x^-3 =x^n
A. 4
B. -2
C. 2
D. 8

Answer 1

C. 2

Explanation:

When you are multiplying the same base number with exponents you add the exponents. 5-3=2. So, n=2. Hope this helps :)

Answer 2

x=2

Explanation:

x^5 * x^-3 =x^n

We know a^b * a^c = a^(b+c)

x^(5 -3) =x^n

x^2 = x^n

2=n