In the expression (5

8
)
7
, what is the base for the exponent of 7?

8

5

5
7


5
8

1 answer

In the expression \( \left(5 \cdot 8\right)^7 \), the base for the exponent of 7 is \( 5 \cdot 8 \) (or simply \( 40 \)).

So the answer is \( 5 \cdot 8 \).