Question

Simpify 3^2 times 3^5

Answer 1

Ok!

Step-by-step explanation:

So I’m guessing 3^2 means 3x3 basically! If I’m wrong pls correct! Anyways, so you wanna write the equation like so: (3^2) + (3^5). Next, do 3^2 which gets you 9. Then, do 3^5 which gets you 243. I know, it’s confusing haha. Now, add those two together & u get 252! There ya go, hoped it helped (:

Answer 2

Answer: 3^7

This is equivalent to 2187 if you were to evaluate 3^7 with a calculator.

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Step-by-step explanation:

The rule you use is

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

When we multiply exponential expressions with the same base, we add the exponents. The base stays the same.

So,

`3^2*3^5 = 3^(2+5) = 3^7`

If the bases were different, then you cannot use this rule.