Step 1: Identify the bases and exponents in the expression 2^5 × 2^3. The base is 2, and the exponents are 5 and 3.
Step 2: Use the property of exponents that says when you multiply two numbers with the same base, you can add their exponents. This means 2^5 × 2^3 = 2^(5+3).
Step 3: Calculate the sum of the exponents: 5 + 3 = 8.
Step 4: Write the expression with the new exponent: 2^(5+3) = 2^8.
