Question

(x^3 ) (x^2 ) =

Answer 1

Nope...

When you have the same base term, like you have with "x" here, then the exponents add.

Answer 2

Example:

( 2^3 ) (2^2) = 8 * 4 = 32 = 2^5

Answer 3

when you have something like (x^3)^2, that's when the exponents multiply to give x^6

(2^3)^2 = 8^2 = 64 = 2^6

Answer 4

Awesomeness! THanks!

Answer 5

Does it make sense now?