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Show that a^5x(a^3)^2 can be expressed as a^11

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Answer:

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Explanation:

a^5*(a^3)^2

We know that a^b^c = a^(b*c)

a^5*a^(3*2)

a^5*(a^6)

We know a^b * a^c = a^(b+c)

a^(5+6)

a^11

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