Question

Choose the correct simplification of the expression a2 ´ a3.

Answer 1

The correct simplification of the expression
`a^2 \cdot a^3` is
`a^5`

Explanation:

Given the expression:
`a^2 \cdot a^3`

We have to find the simplification of the given expression:

Use the exponent rules:

`x^a \cdot x^b = x^(a+b)`

Apply the exponent rules on the given expression:

`a^2 \cdot a^3`

⇒
`a^(2+3)`

⇒
`a^5`

Therefore, the correct simplification of the expression
`a^2 \cdot a^3` is
`a^5`

Answer 2

a^2 x a^3 = a^(2 + 3) = a^5