Can someone please explain how 2^10 x 3^5 = 12^5? This is in regards to the exponent rule of different bases but same exponents. I'm trying to understand how 2^10 x 3^5 ends up as 12^5.

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Thank you in advance!

Answer 1

2^10 = 4^5
4^5 * 3^5 = (4*3)^5 = 12^5