How do you evaluate #5^ { 3} \cdot 5^ { 2}#?

2 Answers
Apr 24, 2018

#3125#

Explanation:

evaluate means to works out as number, ie no powers left in

#5^3*5^2=125xx25=3125#

Apr 24, 2018

#5^5 = 3,125#

Explanation:

You can simplify using laws of indices first.

The bases are the same so you can add the indices.

#5^3 xx 5^2 = 5^5#

#5^5 = 3,125#