SOLUTION: what is y to the power of 3 multiplied by y to the power of 2? i think the answer is y to the power of 5 but i want to make sure

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Question 418332: what is y to the power of 3 multiplied by y to the power of 2?
i think the answer is y to the power of 5 but i want to make sure
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
you are correct
y^5
when multiplying exponents, you just add the exponents/.