Question

Simplify the expression 5^3 × 5^8.

Answer 1

Do you add the exponents or multiply them?

Answer 2

5^3 is 5*5*5
where * represents multiplication

Answer 3

So you add the exponents, not multiply?

Answer 4

yes :)
x^3 * x^5 = x^(3+5) = x^8

Answer 5

so it'd be 5^11?

Answer 6

correct :)

Answer 7

Thanks so much!

Answer 8

you're welcome :)