Question

9. Raymond and Rose were working with exponents. Part A: Raymond claims that 5^5 * 5^2 = 5^3. Rose argues that 5^5 * 5^2 = 5^7. Which one of them is correct? Use the properties of exponents to justify your answer.​

Answer 1

Answer: Rose is correct 5^5*5^2=5^7

Explanation:

when multiplying two powers that have the same base you can add the exponent s (product property’s)