SOLUTION: simplified the expression x² • x³ as 2x5. Unfortunately, this answer as incorrect, why?

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Question 375785: simplified the expression x² • x³ as 2x5. Unfortunately, this answer as incorrect, why?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Where did the 2 come from?
x%5E2%2Ax%5E3=x%5E%282%2B3%29=x%5E5