Exponent Rule for Multiplication of like bases:

Answer 1

When multiplying two exponential expressions with the same base, you can add the exponents together to simplify the expression.

For example, if you have x^a * x^b, you can simplify it to x^(a+b). This rule applies to any base, not just x.

This rule is based on the property of exponents that states x^a * x^b = x^(a+b).