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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Laws of Exponents

Question 4 • AZ-Common Core Algebra II A

Simplify 52 · 59.

Answer
A
511
B
518
C
2511
D
2518

Explanation

Both factors have the same base, 5. When multiplying powers with the same base, add the exponents: 5² · 5⁹ = 5⁽²⁺⁹⁾ = 5¹¹. The correct choice is 5¹¹.

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