Inactive Tutor answered 04/10/13
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x5 (2x)3
First cube (2x): 23 = 2 * 2 * 2 = 8 * x3 = 8x3
Then remember what you do when you multiply exponents: x5 * 8x3
(You add them)
Destiny F.
asked 04/10/13Please solve! 'x' to the fifth power (two 'x') to the power of 3
Inactive Tutor answered 04/10/13
x5 (2x)3
First cube (2x): 23 = 2 * 2 * 2 = 8 * x3 = 8x3
Then remember what you do when you multiply exponents: x5 * 8x3
(You add them)
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