Question

Are the expressions 5 to the 2 power and 2 to the fifth power equivalent? explain how do you know

Answer 1

No

Explanation:

5 to the 2nd power is 5x5, which equals 25

2 to the 5th power is 2x2x2x2x2. which equals 35

Answer 2

No because there are two different numbers going to a different power