Q. 88 - Intermediate Algebra

Question

In the following exercises, simplify each expression using the properties for exponents.

$x^p·x^q$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The simplified form of given expression $x^p·x^q=x^{p+q}$

Step 1. Given Information

In the given question we have to simplify the given expression: 

$x^p·x^q$

Step 1. The given expression is x p · x q

Use the Product Property, $a^m·a^n=a^{m+n}$

$x^p·x^q=x^{p+q}$