Question: What is the simplified form of (x^3 * x^2)?

Options:

1. x^5
2. x^6
3. x^4
4. x^3

Correct Answer: x^5

Solution:

Using the property of indices, a^m * a^n = a^(m+n). Here, x^3 * x^2 = x^(3+2) = x^5.