Question

Simplify 5*5^2 leaving your answer in index form (:

Answer 1

5^3

Explanation:

we have 5*5^2 = 5^1*5^2 = 5^3

Answer 2

5^3

Explanation:

5*5^2

5^1 * 5^2

When the bases are the same and we are multiplying, we add the exponents

5^(1+2)

5^3