Question

Which expression is equivalent to 5^3?

Answer 1

C and D

Explanation:

5^3 - 5^0 = 125 - 1 = 124, so it's not A

5^12 / 5^4 = 5^(12-4) = 5^8, so it's not B

5^7 * 5^-4 = 5^(7+(-4)) = 5^3, so it can be C

5^0 * 5^3 = 5^(0+3) = 5^3, so it can be D

5 + 5^2 = 5 + 25 = 30, so it can't be E