use the product rule of exponents to simplify the expression 7^2 × 7^3 1 point

Answer 1

The product rule of exponents states that for any positive integers a and b, and any positive integer n,

(a^n) × (a^m) = a^(n+m).

Using this rule, we can simplify the expression:

7^2 × 7^3 = 7^(2+3) = 7^5

Therefore, the simplified expression is 7^5.