Simplify the Exponential Expression: 5^(2x) × 5^x

Question

Reduce the following equation:

52x×5x= 5^{2x}\times5^x=

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Simplify the following problem
00:03 According to the laws of exponents, the multiplication of powers with equal bases (A)
00:11 equals the same base raised to the sum of the exponents (N+M)
00:15 Let's apply this formula to our exercise
00:19 We'll maintain the base and add together the exponents
00:23 This is the solution

Answer

52x+x 5^{2x+x}