Question

Simplify the following expressions. Leave your answers in exponent form; however, make sure there aren’t any negative exponents in your answer.
A.
5
2
×

5
6
5
2
× 5
6
=

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \(5^2 \times 5^6\), we can use the property of exponents that states \(a^m \times a^n = a^{m+n}\).

In this case:

\[
5^2 \times 5^6 = 5^{2+6} = 5^8
\]

So the simplified expression is:

\[
\boxed{5^8}
\]