Simplify the expression a2⋅a3
Solution:
Given the expression a2⋅a3
A symbol written above and to the right of a mathematical expression to indicate the operation of raising to a power.
This is the form am × an , where m = 2 and n = 3
We have a property of exponents that if am × an = am + n
⇒ a2⋅a3 = a2 + 3 = a5
The simplified version of the given expression is a5.
Simplify the expression a2⋅a3
Summary:
The expression a2⋅a3 is simplified as a5.
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