Inactive Tutor answered 03/19/13
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2m2 = 2*m*m
2m3 = 2*m*m*m
2m2*2m3 = 2*2*m*m*m*m*m = 4m5
When multiplying exponents, you add them.
Kenneth M.
asked 03/19/13how far to simplify 2m^2 * 2m^3
Inactive Tutor answered 03/19/13
2m2 = 2*m*m
2m3 = 2*m*m*m
2m2*2m3 = 2*2*m*m*m*m*m = 4m5
When multiplying exponents, you add them.
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