Question

Evaluate the expression.
5^0 x 5^3.

Answer 1

125

Explanation:

`5^0*5^3\\\\n^0=1\\\\n\\eq 0\\\\\Rightarrow 5^0=1\\\\=5^0*5^3\\\\=1*5^3\\\\=5^3\\\\=125`

Answer 2

5^3

125

Explanation:

5^0 x 5^3.

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

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

5^(0+3)

5^3

125