SOLUTION: I am trying to simplify the following: (x^2)^5 * x / x^3 I got to this: x^2.5 / x^3 * x / x^3 = x^10 / x^3 * x / x^3 Now I am stumped.

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Question 110011: I am trying to simplify the following:
(x^2)^5 * x / x^3
I got to this:
x^2.5 / x^3 * x / x^3 = x^10 / x^3 * x / x^3
Now I am stumped.

Answer by edjones(8007)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x^2)^5 * x / x^3
Let's do it in steps.
(x^2)^5=x^10 multiply when exp^exp.
x^10*x=x^11 add exp when multiplying.
x^11/x^3=x^8 subtract exp when dividing. Ans.
It's easy when you know how.
Ed

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