Emily H.

asked • 04/12/17

what is x to the fifth power multiplied by x

the question in my math book says to simplify each expression. the problem is x^5 x x

Christine A.

When you have x raised to the power you would add for multiplication (or subtract for division). Your question appears different. 
(x^5) * (x^1) we would add the exponents x^(5+1) which gives you x^6
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Shannen M. answered • 04/12/17

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What Christine said! But if that extra "x", that you have on the end in the body of this question is meant to be there and not a typo, if it's x^5xx it would be x^7. Otherwise it is x^6 for x^5x like the question title. :-)
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David W.

Clearly, it is x^5 * x      [PLZ consider keyboard vs. handwritten characters].
 
   Also,    x5 * x             [note:  If Algebra doesn't confuse you, notation certainly will.]
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