Question

Simplify the following expression. x 5 • x -5 • x 2

Answer 1

Answer:

x^2

Step-by-step explanation:

x ^5 • x ^-5 • x^ 2

When we multiply powers with the same base, we add the exponents

a^b * a^c = a^(b+c)

x^(5+-5+2)

x^(2)