SOLUTION: x to the 5th power x5 to the 3rd power (x5)3

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Question 10081: x to the 5th power x5 to the 3rd power (x5)3
Found 3 solutions by askmemath, khwang, rapaljer:
Answer by askmemath(368) About Me  (Show Source):
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LAw of Indices states that
X to the power m and that again raised to the power n is equivalent to X raised to the power m times n

Answer by khwang(438) About Me  (Show Source):
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You should type (x5)3
as (x^5)^3



Kenny

Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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When you raise a power to a power, you must multiply the exponents!!
%28x%5E5%29%5E3 = x%5E15

R^2 at SCC