Question

Simplify the expression 5^3•5^-5

Answer 1

Answer:

5^8

Step-by-step explanation:

$5^3\times\:5^5\\\\\mathrm{Apply\:exponent\:rule}:\quad \:a^b\times\:a^c=a^{b+c}\\5^3\times\:5^5=5^{3+5}\\\\=5^8=390625$