Question

(-3)^5 x (-3)^2 in single power

Answer 1

`\Huge \boxed{\mathrm{(-3)^7}}`

Explanation:

`(-3)^5 * (-3)^2`

When bases are same for exponents in multiplication, the exponents are added.

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

`(-3)^(5+2)`

Add the exponents.

`(-3)^7`

Answer 2

Explanation:

`a^(m)*a^(n)= a^(m+n)\\\\\\(-3)^(5)*(-3)^(2)=(-3)^(5+2)=(-3)^(7)`