Question

What is the answer to a3•a5

Answer 1

a^8

Explanation:

`a^3 \cdot a^5\\\mathrm{Apply\:exponent\:rule}:\quad \:a^b\cdot \:a^c=a^(b+c)\\a^3a^5=a^(3+5)\\\\=a^8`

Answer 2

a3 * a5 =

a * 3 * a * 5 =

a² * 15 =

15a²