Question

Simplify each of the following.
7^2 x 7^3
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Answer 1

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Answer:

7^5 = 16,807

Explanation:

The applicable rule of exponents is ...

(a^b)(a^c) = a^(b+c)

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Here, we have a=7, b=2, c=3, so ...

(7^2)(7^3) = 7^(2+3) = 7^5 = 16,807